Water levels in Rapti, 'Sarju', Gandak and Rohni rivers surge
GORAKHPUR, Aug. 6 -- A sharp rise in the water levels of major rivers including Rapti, 'Sarju' (Ghaghra), Gandak and Rohni has put authorities in the Gorakhpur division on high alert. The Rapti River alone has recorded a 45 centimeters increase in the past 24 hours, raising serious concerns among residents living along the riverbanks.
On Tuesday, villagers from Bagha Dewar in Barhalganj tehsil were advised to relocate to the flood relief camp set up at Patna Ghat in Barhalganj town. The primary school in the village has also been temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure.
ADM (finance and revenue) Vineet Kumar Singh, accompanied by executive engineer of irrigation Vaibhav Singh, visited the village and informed that 83 families have been advised to take shelter in the relief camp.htc...
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