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Floods have long been a recurring challenge for Uttar Pradesh, but the state is now moving toward a high-tech, permanent solution. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has green-lit a comprehensive action plan focusing on the eight major river basins that impact dozens of districts. The goal is simple: move away from reactive rescue operations and toward proactive prevention.
The Chief Minister has issued strict orders for Real-Time Monitoring of water levels and embankment health. By using modern technology, the state aims to predict potential threats before they turn into disasters, saving lives and protecting thousands of acres of farmland.
Focus on the 8 Main River Basins
The plan identifies the most volatile river systems in the state, including the Ganga, Yamuna, Sarayu (Ghaghara), Rapti, Gandak, Ramganga, Sharda, and Rohini. These rivers are the lifelines of UP, but during the monsoon, they often overflow, affecting millions.
The new strategy involves:
Dredging and Channelization: Cleaning riverbeds to increase water-carrying capacity and ensuring rivers stay within their designated paths.
Strengthening Embankments: Identifying "vulnerable points" along riverbanks and reinforcing them with geo-bags and modern engineering before the rains arrive.
Tech-Driven Surveillance: Using sensors and satellite data to track water discharge from dams in real-time, giving local administrations enough lead time to evacuate low-lying areas.
A Shift in Strategy
CM Yogi emphasized that officials should not wait for the floods to arrive to begin work. He has set a clear deadline for all "pre-flood" projects to be completed well before the monsoon hits. Furthermore, the state is looking at "River Basin Management"—a holistic approach that doesn't just look at one district but tracks the entire journey of the river across the state.
This move is expected to bring massive relief to flood-prone regions like Purvanchal and the Terai belt, ensuring that the "sorrow of the rivers" becomes a thing of the past.
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