Kushinagar flood conditions worsened after a major breach in the AP embankment along the Narayani River, sending water into several villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Tamkuhi Raj area. The breach occurred late Monday night as water pressure from the river increased following heavy rainfall in Nepal.
Reports indicate that a large stretch of the embankment was damaged, with estimates ranging from around 70 to 100 metres in some reports. The flooding has affected multiple villages, with reports putting the number at more than 20 in some areas.
Kushinagar Flood Leaves Families Searching for Safety
The breach triggered panic in nearby villages as water entered homes, roads and agricultural fields. Residents rushed to safer locations, carrying children, elderly family members and whatever belongings they could collect.
In Jawahi Ahtemali (Gauraha), one of the severely affected areas, residents reported water entering homes and disrupting road connectivity. Local accounts described families spending the night at higher locations and along roadsides.
The situation has also disrupted local businesses, with several shops remaining closed as residents focused on getting their families to safety.
Homes, Crops and Livelihoods Hit by Floodwater
For many families, the immediate concern is finding safe shelter and securing food and drinking water. Floodwater has entered houses and covered farmland, raising concerns about damage to standing crops.
Residents said the rapidly rising water gave them little time to move household belongings. Several families reportedly left their homes with only essential items, while others remained behind to protect their property.
In some locations, people have taken shelter with relatives or at elevated areas after water entered their villages.
Embankment Had Reportedly Developed Seepage
Local residents told reporters that seepage and erosion had been noticed along parts of the embankment before the breach. One report said the embankment had been showing signs of leakage for several days before the major breach late Monday night.
Officials and rescue teams have been working to control the breach and move residents from vulnerable areas. Reports also said NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed for relief and rescue operations.
CM Yogi Adityanath Visits Flood-Hit Kushinagar
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the flood-affected areas on Tuesday to assess the situation and meet residents. He directed officials to accelerate relief and rehabilitation measures.
Officials said thousands of people had been affected and that the full extent of the damage was still being assessed. The chief minister also ordered measures related to the Narayani River and relief for affected residents.
The flooding comes amid widespread heavy rain and flooding across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Nepal. The ongoing rainfall and high river flows have increased pressure on several areas along the Gandak-Narayani river system.
5 Key Takeaways
- A major breach occurred in the AP embankment along the Narayani River in Kushinagar.
- Floodwater entered several villages in the Tamkuhi Raj area.
- Homes, roads, farmland and household belongings have been affected.
- NDRF, SDRF and local authorities are involved in relief and rescue operations.
- CM Yogi Adityanath visited the affected areas and directed officials to speed up relief and rehabilitation work.
