Gorakhpur, October 4: The Rapti River is flowing above the danger mark in Gorakhpur, with around 29 villages facing flood-like conditions in the district. Vineet Kumar Singh, ADM Gorakhpur, informed that 85 boats have been provided to the affected villages to ensure safe transportation for the residents.
"The Rapti River is currently flowing 90 cm above the danger level. A total of 29 villages are affected, and 85 boats have been provided by the administration for safe travel. We will compensate farmers who have suffered crop losses, and we are also supplying ration and necessary items to the villagers," said ADM Vineet Kumar Singh. Uttar Pradesh: Passengers Stranded As Rain Water Pours Into Raebareli Railway Station Despite Rs 43 Crore Renovation, Video Surfaces.
In light of the heavy rains in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials in the concerned districts to conduct relief operations promptly. CM Adityanath instructed officials to visit the affected areas, ensure proper relief work, and provide necessary assistance to those impacted, according to a statement. He also addressed the families affected by the disaster, instructing officials to provide the permissible relief amounts to those who have lost livestock and homes. Ayodhya Rains Video: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Waterlogging in Uttar Pradesh City.
Rapti River Flowing Above Danger Mark
#WATCH | Gorakhpur, UP: 29 villages witness severe flood situation as Rapti River crosses danger level. pic.twitter.com/rciNZBMyHz
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 3, 2024
#WATCH | Vineet Kumar Singh, ADM Gorakhpur says, " Rapti River is right now flowing 90 cm above the danger level...total 29 villages are affected...85 boats have been provided to these villages by the administration so that the people there can travel safely...we will compensate… https://t.co/OlbpPwLMPs pic.twitter.com/UL4AHBianO
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 3, 2024
Gorakhpur experienced heavy rainfall on September 26, causing significant difficulties for schoolchildren and farmers, with the latter facing heavy losses due to the damage to their paddy crops.
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