1 year ago
Sangam City Floods Worsen: Residents Affected, Rescue Underway
Heavy rain caused the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to flood in Sangam city on Saturday.
This caused water to enter many neighborhoods and submerge roads and buildings.
Rescue teams helped over 500 people get to safety.
Those affected are now staying in special camps where they get food, water, and medicine.
Many students from Allahabad University had to leave their homes because of the rising water and lack of electricity and food.
The flood situation worsened in Sangam city on Saturday.
Ganga and Yamuna rivers overflowed, inundating several localities.
Over 500 people have been rescued by NDRF teams.
Camps have been set up to provide aid to flood-affected people.
Allahabad University students in worst-hit areas have returned home due to lack of resources.
- Who
- Residents of Sangam city and Allahabad University students.
- What
- Floodwaters entered several localities in Sangam city due to overflowing rivers.
- Where
- Sangam city, with specific areas like Ganganagar, Rajapur, and Kareli being affected.
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- The Ganga and Yamuna rivers flowed above the danger mark due to heavy rain and water release from other rivers.
Key facts
- Location
- Sangam city
- Rivers Flooding
- Ganga and Yamuna
- Rescue Efforts
- NDRF teams
- People Rescued
- Over 500
- Affected Areas
- Ganganagar, Rajapur, Nevada, Kareli, Gausnagar, Karelabagh, Chhota Baghada, Bargad Ghat
