Aurraiya,

29 July (HS): The water level of the Yamuna River has been rising rapidly since

Monday after three lakh cusecs of water was released from the Kota Barrage. Due

to the rise in water level, an atmosphere of panic has been created in the

villages situated on the river bank. Memories of the last terrible flood have

been revived. Looking at the situation, the administration has completely come

on alert mode.

The

water level of Yamuna was seen rising rapidly since Tuesday morning, due to

which the Gohanikalan road was closed by the police for safety. The

administration has tightened the security arrangements with boats and relief

material. Night patrolling has been started in the affected areas. Most

affected villages: Many villages including Sikrodi, Gohanikalan, Gohani Khurd,

Jajpur, Asevata, Juhikha, Badhera, Gunj, Tatarpur and Bawain may be affected by

the rising water level.

Administration

on alert, inspection continues: Sub-district magistrate Nikhil Rajput and

tehsildar Avinash Kumar are continuously visiting the affected areas. Villagers

are being advised to remain alert and go to safer places.

Administration's

appeal: The affected families have been appealed to reach safer places.

Lekhpals and revenue team have been instructed to immediately inform in case of

rising water level and play an active role in relief work.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi