Noida –
The recent increase in the water level of the Yamuna River has raised concerns about potential flooding in the district’s villages. The district administration has issued an alert to the villages located near the Yamuna, taking necessary precautions. Special monitoring will be carried out in six villages of the Sadar tehsil, and flood posts have been activated. Additionally, 11 Rapid Action Teams have been formed at the district level, along with 22 at the block level. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) will be visiting the area regularly to assess the situation.
The rise in water levels can be attributed to heavy rainfall in the mountains, leading to rivers overflowing. Hathinikund Barrage is continuously releasing water, contributing to the increasing water levels of the Yamuna. Administrative officials have expressed concerns that if the water level continues to rise, over 10 villages in Sadar and Jewar tehsils may be affected. Safipur, Momnathal, Tilwara, Motipur, Latifpur, and Makanpur villages in the Sadar tehsil are particularly vulnerable to floods, and special attention is being given to these areas. To aid in the response efforts, 17 flood outposts have been established, and officers have been assigned to oversee them.
