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Ganga Rises Swiftly, Kanpur on High Alert
19 Aug
Summary
- Ganga water level is 1 meter below the warning threshold.
- Nearly 3 lakh cusecs of water released from Kanpur Barrage.
- NDRF and 100 divers deployed for safety and rescue.
Kanpur administration is on high alert due to a swift increase in the Ganga River's water level. As of Wednesday, the water is approximately one meter below the warning threshold at Kanpur Barrage, with around 2.91 lakh cusecs of water being released.
Senior officials conducted an inspection of seven key ghats. A 36-member NDRF team has been deployed, supported by 100 local divers and water police. Security measures include barricades at bathing ghats and public warnings via loudspeakers.
All boating and bathing activities in the Ganga have been prohibited. Residents, particularly children, are advised to maintain a safe distance from the river. Those in low-lying areas are urged to remain vigilant and consider relocating to shelter homes if necessary.
