Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Govt Fully Prepared To Tackle Floods; Thousands Of Boats, Motorboats & Rescue Teams Deployed
Lucknow, August 17: Amid rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, the rising water levels of rivers including the Sharda and Ghaghra have created a flood situation. The Sharda River at Palia Kalan in Lakhimpur Kheri and the Ghaghra River near Elgin Bridge in Barabanki are flowing above the danger mark. Flooding has affected 12 districts and 166 villages in the state, impacting around 64,402 people. To address…
Ludhiana, August 17: As the state of Uttar Pradesh grapples with severe flooding, the Yogi government is fully prepared to tackle the crisis. Rivers like Sharda and Ghaghra, particularly in Lakhimpur Kheri and Barabanki, have risen dangerously above danger levels. Approximately 64,402 people have been impacted by the flooding in 12 districts and 166 villages.
To combat this, the government has activated a robust relief and rescue system. A total of 1,586 flood posts and 1,263 shelters have been set up, with 86 teams dedicated to rescue and relief operations, comprising 18 NDRF, 16 SDRF, and 52 PAC teams. Medical support includes 69 teams and 51 ambulances. Over 3,000 boats and motorboats, along with 308 relief distribution centers, are aiding the distribution of food, medical care, and essential supplies to those affected.
The previous month's rainfall in the state was 381 millimeters, compared to the expected 488.9 millimeters. Consequently, the current rainfall is around 22% less than normal. In the last 24 hours, districts like Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, and others received unusually high rainfall, with Lakhimpur Kheri experiencing 92.5 millimeters, nearly 10 times the average.
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