Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot have been put on high alert after the water level of the Mandakini River rose significantly.
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Chitrakoot: The Uttar Pradesh government has put the district administration in Chitrakoot on high alert after a significant rise was reported in the water levels of the Mandakini RiverA flood-like situation is also reported in several low-lying areas, including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi AkhadaThe district administration is using drones to monitor the flood-affected areas, review the situation on the ground and keep track of the water flow.
“Due to the rising water levels of the Mandakini River, a flood-like situation has arisen in the Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada areasIn view of this situation, under the directions of Chitrakoot’s Superintendent of Police Shri Arun Kumar Singh, the Chitrakoot Police has conducted surveillance of the flood-affected areas using drone cameras,” the police stated in a post on X.
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Speaking to reporters on the ground, the District Magistrate (DM) of Chitrakoot said the situation was being closely monitored and remained under controlThe administration has stepped up precautionary measures in view of the rising water levels and the possibility of further impact in low-lying areas.
“Considering the current situation at Ramghat, the district administration is taking all necessary precautionary measuresNDRF and SDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue operations at the sceneThe administration is continuously monitoring the situationCurrently, the situation is under control,” the DM said.
The DM further urged the public to exercise caution, stating, “The residents of the district are appealed to follow the administration’s instructions and avoid going near the river and ghats.”
As part of the ongoing relief and rescue efforts, the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police personally inspected the arrangements in the flood-affected areasOfficials also confirmed that essential supplies were being provided to people affected or stranded due to the rising waters.
“The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police personally inspected the relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areasFood supplies, medicines, and other essential items were delivered to the affected and stranded people,” the Chitrakoot Police added.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed and are working to ensure the safety of pilgrims and locals.
“NDRF and SDRF teams are continuously engaged in rescue operations, safely evacuating stranded pilgrims and other individuals from river and flood-affected areas and transporting them to safe locationsThe district administration is maintaining constant vigilance over the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of every individual,” the police statement read.
The district administration is continuously monitoring the water levels to take necessary actions if the Mandakini River crosses the danger markRescue teams have also been deployed on the ground to respond to any further emergency.
(wiht ANI inputs)
