Prime Minister Narendra Modi Takes Stock Of Flood Situation In Varanasi
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar over the phone and took stock of the flood situation in the city, including the rising Ganga water level, affected areas and arrangements at relief camps. Modi, who represents Varanasi in the Lok Sabha, directed the district administration to ensure that flood-affected people do not face any…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Varanasi District Magistrate on Thursday about the flood situation in the city. He reviewed the rising Ganga water level, affected areas, and relief camp arrangements. Modi emphasized that flood-affected people should not face difficulties, and relief operations should be conducted urgently.
He sought information on food, water, and other essential facilities at relief camps, and directed the administration to provide immediate access to these services. The Ganga water level has risen at a rate of 1 cm per hour, reaching 70.56 meters and nearing a dangerous level of 71.262 meters. All 84 ghats are partially submerged, and several small temples are underwater.
Authorities are on alert, and boat operations are being monitored. Modi also directed officials to ensure timely delivery of relief material and continuous flood situation monitoring. The rising water level has raised concerns among residents of low-lying areas along the river.
Written by urgent.news from Free Press Journal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
