Punjab, India, is grappling with its worst floods since the catastrophic 1988 deluge, as relentless monsoon rains and dam releases have submerged over 1,400 villages, claimed at least 30 lives, and devastated 61,000 hectares of farmland. With 354,626 people affected and thousands evacuated, the crisis has sparked urgent rescue efforts and renewed calls for climate-resilient infrastructure, while drawing parallels to the 1988 floods that left millions displaced. As cross-border tensions rise over dam management, Punjab faces a critical test of recovery and preparedness.