Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Minister Calls Kanpur Floods a Divine Blessing
Heavy rains caused flooding in Kanpur, India.
A minister called the floods a blessing and said the floodwaters washing over people's feet would lead them to heaven.
He also mixed up the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
A police officer had previously worshiped floodwaters.
Many people criticized the government's response to the floods, and the weather department predicted more rain.
UP Minister called the floods a 'divine blessing'.
The minister mistakenly identified the Yamuna River as the Ganga.
Kanpur neighborhoods were flooded due to heavy rainfall.
A police officer previously offered prayers to floodwater.
The Meteorological Department issued warnings for continued heavy rain.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad.
- What
- Flooding in Kanpur and a minister's comments.
- When
- Recently, following heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Kanpur, India.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Minister's Name
- Sanjay Kumar Nishad
- River Mentioned
- Ganga and Yamuna
- Weather Alert
- Red and Orange Alerts Issued
