CM Yogi Adityanath Visits Flood-Hit Kushinagar, Orders Narayani River Dredging After Embankment Breach
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the flood-affected areas of Kushinagar on Tuesday after a section of the AP embankment along the Narayani River breached near Tatwa Tola in Jawahi Dayal (Chainpatti) on Monday night following a sharp rise in water inflow from Nepal. He conducted an aerial survey, met affected families and reviewed rescue and relief operations. Following the…
On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath journeyed to Kushinagar to inspect areas impacted by recent flooding. A breach in the AP embankment of the Narayani River had occurred the previous night, caused by a sudden surge in water flow from Nepal, following heavy rains. Adityanath performed an aerial review, interacted with families, and monitored response efforts.
He met with those displaced, handed out meals, and promised ongoing support. The CM directed the Jal Shakti Minister and Irrigation Department to dredge and channelize the Narayani River once conditions stabilize, aiming to prevent future breaches. He also announced relief packages with essential supplies, ex gratia payments for those losing loved ones, and funds for repairing destroyed homes.
Medical camps were ordered to start soon to avoid disease outbreaks. The government pledged to help the region recover and build stronger defenses against future natural disasters.
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