Ganga breaches danger mark in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ: On September 17, the river Ganga reportedly breached the danger mark of 84.73 meters at Phaphamau area of Prayagraj city and even the Yamuna, too, was flowing at 84.55 meters at Naini which was quite close to the danger level of 84.73 meters. Increasing water levels of the two major rivers that pass through the city imposes a serious threat and an early report estimates at least 1,200 homes are currently effected by this issue. The evacuation process is underway in the city as flood water has reached the wet lands.

Brajesh Kumar Srivastava, SP Prayagraj, said that cops deployed near flood-hit colonies have been asked to keep an eye on suspicious persons loitering around the localities where water has entered. “Policemen will keep vigil and boats will be provided to them for patrolling the flood hit localities,” he added.

Bhanu Chandra Goswami, District Magistrate, on Tuesday, September 17, held a meeting with the officials of the departments concerned and reviewed the flood preparations. The DM said that electricity supply, drinking water and facility of toilets should be maintained at the relief camps. Doctors and medical staff should be deployed at the relief camps and veterinary doctors should look after the animals affected by floods. The DM also directed supply inspectors to ensure availability of milk and fruits besides other eatables at the relief camps.