GANGA CROSSED WARNING POINT IN BUXAR

GANGA CROSSED WARNING POINT IN BUXAR

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR--------------------------Due to continuous rise in the water level of river Ganga, the danger of flood in Buxar is increasing. On Tuesday, the water level of Ganga was recorded at 60.17 meters, which is much above the warning point of 59.32 meters and is now just 15 centimeters below the danger mark of 60.32 meters. In view of the continuous rise in water level, the district administration has issued an alert and appealed to take special vigilance in the coastal and Diara areas.

The highest flood level of Ganga in Buxar was 62.09 meters recorded in the year 1948. At present, the trend of the water level of the river is said to be continuously increasing, due to which the concern of the administration has increased.

Weather Service Center has issued a warning of heavy rain in Buxar district till 02 September. In view of the possible rain and rapidly rising water level of Ganga, the administration has started keeping a special watch on Buxar, Chausa, Simri, Chakki and Diara areas of Brahmapur.

According to the district administration, necessary preparations have been completed to deal with floods or any emergency. At the zonal level, arrangements for adequate number of boats have been ensured as per the need, so that in case of emergency, people can be taken to safe places.

In view of the rising water level, 24×7 patrolling has been arranged for security and monitoring of the embankments. SDRF team and local divers have also been kept in alert mode for possible rescue operations.

The administration has clarified that the situation is being continuously monitored and if necessary, relief and rescue operations will be started immediately.

The district administration has appealed to the people to take special precautions amid heavy rains and rising water level. People have been urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessarily visiting riverbanks, waterlogged areas, and embankments.

The administration has also advised those bathing at the ghats not to venture into deep water. In the event of an emergency, people have been instructed to utilize the boats and other resources provided by the local administration.

Furthermore, the public has been urged to disregard rumors and rely solely on information issued by the administration and official sources regarding the flood situation and weather updates.

Vigilance has been heightened in the riverside areas of Buxar as the water level of the Ganges continues to rise and is nearing the danger mark. The next 24 hours are considered critical regarding the river's water level and potential rainfall.