More than 500 houses are submerged in water near the banks of rivers in Bundelkhand, the worst-hit region
The flood situation is worsening in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh as the water level continues to rise in rivers flowing above the danger level. More than 500 houses are submerged in water near the banks of rivers in Bundelkhand, the worst-hit region.
Two major rivers – Ganga and Yamuna – are maintaining an upstream trend at Phaphamau in the Prayagraj district. As a result, a flood-like situation has been witnessed in parts of Uttar Pradesh, and many people are seen moving to safer areas on their own as hundreds of villages are inundated with water.
A primary school got washed away as the water level of the Ghaghara river rose in the Gonda district. A 10-year-old girl died in a wall collapse while two others were injured in Badagaon village in Baghpat district.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms along with light to moderate intensity rain.
In Jhansi, the Betwa river too rose due to continuous rainfall. “Water is being released from Matatila, Sukma Dukma and Parichha dams. People have been warned not to go near the river. NDRF, SDRF teams have been alerted,” said Andra Vamsi, district magistrate of Jhansi.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of Auraiya and Etawah. He will also review relief and rescue operations. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh minister Mahendra Singh conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Ballia district.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and light to moderate intensity rain in Muzaffarnagar, Khatauli, Baghpat, Khekra, Baraut, Anupshahar, Atrauli, Amroha, Rampur, Sambhal, Billari, Chandausi, Bahajoi, Roorkee, Bijnor and Nazibabad.
