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Flood Relief Operations in Kushinagar Intensified on a War Footing, NDRF and SDRF Teams Deployed

Kushinagar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has fully activated the administration to address the flood situation in Kushinagar.
Following the continuous rise in the water level of the Big Gandak River in Kushinagar, Relief Commissioner Dr. Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod has directed the district administration to expedite relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. The administration has prioritised evacuating affected people to safety and providing them with timely food, rations, and medical care.
According to the Relief Commissioner's office on Wednesday, the water level of the Big Gandak River was recorded at 96.48 metres at 8 a.m. on September 29, which was 0.48 metres above the danger mark of 96 metres. Due to the large release of water from the Valmiki Nagar Barrage, 18 villages in Khadda tehsil and 14 villages in Tamkuhiraj tehsil have been affected.
As part of the relief operations, efforts are underway to evacuate people from the affected villages. The administration has set up 10 flood posts and 16 relief camps in the flood-affected areas. Through these arrangements, the needs of affected families are being continuously monitored.
Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and PAC flood relief units have been deployed for rescue operations. Boats have also been arranged locally. According to reports, a 66-member team of local divers is also actively engaged in rescue and relief operations.
To ensure that affected people do not face any shortage of food, 13 community kitchens have been set up in Khadda tehsil and three in Tamkuhiraj tehsil. Regular meals are being provided to affected families through these kitchens. Additionally, the administration has distributed 13,030 lunch packets and 2,100 ration kits. The availability and distribution of relief materials are being continuously monitored.
Two medical teams have been deployed to provide healthcare facilities in the flood-affected areas. The administration has directed officials to ensure the delivery of necessary medical assistance to affected families. Relevant departments, including the police, health, animal husbandry, and electricity departments, have also been deployed to support relief and rescue operations.
The administration is continuously monitoring the flood situation and carrying out rescue and relief operations as required. Under the Yogi government's disaster management system, special emphasis is being placed on providing immediate assistance to affected people.
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