More than 300 villages in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods.
Four people died in rain-related incidents in the state in 24 hours last week, according to data from the Relief Commissioner’s Office.
Villages and Districts Affected by Floods-
Nearly 1,500 villages in 22 districts were affected by floods, and five people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh, according to the state relief commissioner’s office on Sunday, July 14. Several rivers including the Ganga and the Yamuna, are overflowing because of rains in Uttar Pradesh.
Two people died in Pratapgarh, and one person each died in Raebareli and Siddharth Nagar due to drowning.
Rainfall and Rising Water Levels-
Uttar Pradesh recorded an average of 30 mm of rain in the last 24 hours in the past week, officials reported.
The rain has caused water levels in several rivers to rise.
“Teams of the NDRF and the SDRF are working with the local administration to handle flood-related issues in the affected areas.
We have set up 712 flood relief camps for people in affected areas and 226 animal shelters for their livestock,” said State Relief Commissioner Naveen Kumar.
According to details from the irrigation department, the Rapti River is flowing above the danger mark in Gorakhpur and Siddharthnagar,
the Ghaghra River in Ballia, the Ramganga River in Shahjahanpur, the Kunhara River in Siddharthnagar, and the Rohini River in Maharajganj.
In 30 districts, there has been heavy rain (over 120% of normal). In 14 districts, rain has been normal. In 15 districts, rain has been below normal.
In 10 districts, there has been very little rain. In six districts, less than 40% of the normal rain has fallen, according to the relief commissioner’s office.
Chief Minister’s Visit to Flood-Affected Areas-
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited some flood-affected areas in Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit districts.
He checked the relief materials being provided in these areas.
Over 600 villages in the state have had both human life and agriculture affected by floods, while at least 52 other villages are currently facing erosion.
