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Ganga Rises: Kanpur Administration Issues Flood Warnings
16 Jul
Summary
- Warning signages installed at vulnerable Ganga river bank locations.
- Ganga water level is below warning and danger marks currently.
- NDRF unit will be available in Kanpur for immediate rescue operations.
In response to the rising water levels of the Ganga River following monsoon rains, Kanpur's district administration has initiated precautionary measures. Officials have been instructed to install warning signages at vulnerable locations along the river bank. The water level at the Ganga Barrage was recorded at 112.500 meters upstream and 111.900 meters downstream, remaining below the warning level of 114.000 meters and the danger mark of 115.000 meters.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh inspected the flood control room, reviewing water levels and preparedness. Instructions were issued to install warning signs at various ghats and waterlogging-prone areas to alert the public about deep-water zones. The administration has also ensured arrangements for relief materials and food, with an NDRF unit now stationed in Kanpur for swift emergency response.
