In Varanasi, the water level of the river Ganga is rising steadily, nearing the danger mark of 71.26 metres. According to the Central Water Commission, the river had already reached 69.98 metres as of Saturday
People wade through an area inundated with water of the swollen Ganga river in Varanasi on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Continuous heavy rainfall has led to a flood-like situation in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, severely disrupting daily life due to waterlogging and overflowing rivers, reported the ANI.
In Karela Bagh, one of the worst-hit areas, residents were seen wading through knee-deep water, while one man was spotted using a boat to commute to work. He explained that the flooding began around 8 am and was caused by the overflowing Sasur Khaderi river.
“It’s extremely difficult to move around... water has entered homes, and it’s still raining,” he said, according to the ANI.
Meanwhile, in Varanasi, the water level of the river Ganga is rising steadily, nearing the danger mark of 71.26 metres.
According to the Central Water Commission, the river had already reached 69.98 metres as of Saturday.
The floodwaters have reached the top of Tulsi Ghat, prompting a ban on all boat operations in the area.
In response to the worsening conditions, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed ministers to visit the affected districts, inspect relief camps, and speak directly with impacted families. Senior officials including District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and Chief Medical Officers have been instructed to remain on-site and ensure 24/7 monitoring, as per the ANI.
The CM Adityanath has formed an 11-member ministerial team to supervise relief work in 12 flood-affected districts, stressing the need for urgency, transparency, and compassion.
He warned that negligence would not be tolerated.
He further ordered round-the-clock surveillance of embankments, swift drainage of waterlogged zones, and comprehensive support for food, shelter, medical aid, sanitation, and the specific needs of women and children in relief shelters, the news agency reported.
To prevent panic, the state government has also taken steps to curb rumours and misinformation, ensuring reliable public communication throughout the crisis.
Himachal Pradesh: 2 NH among 307 roads closed, orange alert for very heavy rains
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains continued to lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the closure of 307 roads, including two national highways on Sunday, officials said, as per the PTI.
The local Meteorological office has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the state on Monday and Tuesday.
Since Saturday evening, several regions have experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, with Bharari recording 108.2 mm, followed by Murari Devi with 82 mm, Naina Devi at 74.4 mm, Malraon at 56.2 mm, Brahmani at 45.4 mm, Una at 38 mm, and Jot at 36.2 mm, according to the PTI.
A total of 307 roads have been closed for vehicular traffic as of Sunday morning. The majority of these, 156 roads, are in the disaster-affected Mandi district, while 68 are in Kullu district, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as per the PTI.
Additionally, 284 power distribution transformers and 210 water supply schemes have been affected across the state, the SEOC said.
Since the onset of the monsoon on June 20 until August 2, the state has incurred losses totalling Rs 1,692 crore.
(with ANI and PTI inputs)
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