2 weeks ago
Two Days of Rain Flood Prayagraj, Boats Reach Residents
Prayagraj received very heavy rain for two days.
The rain flooded many streets and homes.
Some places had up to three feet of water.
Families moved to safer locations with their belongings.
Rescue teams used boats to help people who were stuck.
Several neighbourhoods, including George Town and Kareli, were badly affected.
The Ganga and Yamuna rivers also rose, making the flooding worse.
Officials sent teams to help residents, but the rivers were still below their danger levels.
Two days of relentless rain have flooded parts of Prayagraj with up to three feet of water.
George Town, Tagore Town, Allapur and Kareli are among the worst-affected areas.
Families have left their homes, while rescue teams are using boats to reach stranded residents.
The Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising and have inundated riverfront neighbourhoods, though both remain below the danger mark.
Officials have formed multiple departmental teams to assist people in severely waterlogged localities.
- Who
- Residents, rescue teams and district officials in Prayagraj.
- What
- Relentless rain caused severe flooding and waterlogging, forcing some families to leave their homes.
- Where
- Low-lying areas of Prayagraj, including George Town, Tagore Town, Allapur, Kareli and the Sangam area.
- When
- After two days of rain during the monsoon.
- Why
- Heavy rain, combined with rising levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, caused widespread flooding.
Key facts
- Worst-affected district
- Prayagraj was described as Uttar Pradesh’s worst-affected district this monsoon.
- Floodwater depth
- Some residential areas had up to three feet of water.
- Affected neighbourhoods
- George Town, Tagore Town, Allapur and Kareli were among the hardest-hit areas.
- Police station
- The George Town police station was waterlogged.
- River levels
- The Ganga and Yamuna were rising but remained below the danger mark.
- Rescue response
- Officials formed multiple teams from different departments to help residents.
Sources
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