Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann suddenly fell ill and is suffering from viral fever and digestive-related health problems. He has been hospitalised. His health issue has come amid Punjab floods, which have taken over 30 people.

The visit comes amid mounting devastation caused by incessant rainfall, which has claimed hundreds of lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

The annual high-level session will open on September 9, with the debate scheduled from September 23 to 29. Previously slated to speak on September 26, PM Modi’s slot has been taken over by India’s EAM, Dr S Jaishankar, who will address the session on September 27.