The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh remains challenging due to persistent rainfall and water discharges from upstream areas. Rivers such as the Ganga and Saryu are running high, leading to widespread submersion of homes and disruption of village connections in multiple districts. While some areas like Prayagraj show signs of improvement with receding water levels, others continue to face severe impacts.
River Levels and Water Releases
In Farrukhabad, the Ganga River has hit the danger mark at 137.10 meters, marking a 10-centimeter increase from the previous day. This rise has been fueled by substantial water releases, including 143,459 cusecs from Haridwar, 200,000 cusecs from the Narora Barrage, and 241,852 cusecs from the Kanpur Barrage, where all gates are currently open. In contrast, the Ganga’s water level in Prayagraj is slowly dropping, offering a bit of relief to that region.
The Saryu River is also above the danger mark in places like Barabanki and Ayodhya, exacerbating the flooding. These elevated levels stem from ongoing rain and inflows from hilly regions, affecting low-lying communities along the riverbanks.
Affected Districts and Villages
In Farrukhabad, around 20 villages in the Amritpur and Rajepur areas are dealing with floodwaters, with hundreds of houses underwater across the state. Village links have been severed, making access difficult.
Barabanki’s Ramnagar area has seen about 15 villages, including Hetmapur, Kodri, Sundarnagar, Baburi, and Kedaripur, lose connectivity near the Chhalari Ghat embankment. Water has entered six of these villages, prompting around 40 families from Sundarnagar, Kodri, and Lalpurwa to seek safety on the embankment. Several roads and culverts have been eroded, halting regular movement and necessitating more boats for transport.
In Ayodhya, the Saryu has flooded 60 houses in Muraadiha village under Sadar Tehsil, and two hamlets in Pipri Sangram are now isolated, reachable only by boat. Heavy rains over two days in the Rudauli area have caused damage to numerous homes, with five collapsing in Kaithi Manjha, seven in Ahirauli Akhtiyar, one in Bhelsar, two in Laluwapur, and two in Malna ka Purwa. Additional collapses occurred in Malla ka Purwa, Chaudhary ka Purwa, and other nearby villages. Overall, 30 houses have fallen in the Rudauli Assembly constituency so far. Residents are also facing a shortage of drinking water.
Relief Efforts and Government Response
Authorities have stepped up response measures in the affected zones. In Barabanki, a flood company from the 32nd Battalion PAC has established a camp on the embankment. The district magistrate visited the site to oversee operations, instructing the setup of temporary toilets, handpumps, and electricity restorations. Eligible villagers have been promised residential plots after the floods subside. Health teams have examined 50 locations and distributed medicines to 225 individuals. For livestock, 485 animals have been impacted, and 55 quintals of fodder have been provided.
In Ayodhya, displaced people are finding shelter at the flood relief center located at Dashrath Samadhi Sthal. Revenue officials and local administrators have been deployed to all gram panchayats in Rudauli to evaluate damages and facilitate aid according to government guidelines. The local MLA has visited the areas, directing quick actions for relief and rehabilitation to support those who have lost homes.
These efforts aim to address immediate needs while assessments continue for longer-term recovery