Shahjahanpur

 

 

district on high alert following the release of water from the Diyuni Dam, which is expected to raise the water level of the Garra River significantly
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Arvind Kumar visited several flood-affected areas on Monday, including Indiranagar Colony, Akshardham Colony, Lodhipur Pati Gali, and Daniyapur. During his inspection, he interacted with residents and informed them about the arrangements being made, including the establishment of relief camps.

According to Adm,
71 flood outposts, each staffed with officials and employees. Five motorboats and ten additional boats are expected to arrive in Shahjahanpur by Tuesday night to aid in rescue and relief operations if necessary. A dedicated flood control room has also been established to provide real-time updates and coordination.

In light of the devastating floods that affected the district last year, significant efforts are underway to mitigate potential damages this season. The irrigation department has formed eight flood monitoring committees to supervise the safety of dams, while 11 animal shelters have also been identified for livestock protection.

ADM Arvind Kumar said
Several relief camps have been arranged for potentially affected residents Guru Nanak Pathshala High School for people from Indiranagar and Akshardham Colonies
NTI School for affected residents of Lodhipur
Atal Bihari Inter College for people from Daniyapur, Utha, Chaudhera, Guwari, Sujatpur, and Shahbaznagar
In total, 60 relief shelters have been marked for use if water levels continue to rise. Additionally, 16 boats have been stationed in Tehsil Kalan, and 12 boats in Jalalabad for emergency use.
According to the District Magistrate, 6,500 cusecs of water were released from the Diyuni Dam on Monday. This water is expected to reach the Garra River within the next 72 hours, possibly raising the water level by five to six feet. However, officials emphasized that even after the rise, the river is expected to remain about three meters below the danger mark, and no immediate flood-like situation is anticipated.