Kasganj Flood Crisis: Ganga River Flows Above Danger Mark, Water Enters Populated Areas and Fields
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Heavy rainfall in upper catchment regions and continuous water discharge from barrages into the Ganges have escalated flood concerns in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district. The water level of the Ganga river has crossed the danger mark, creating an alarming situation for local authorities and submerging vast tracts of agricultural land in the Patiali region.
Ganga Crosses Danger Mark by 14 Centimeters
On Saturday morning, administrative and irrigation department reports confirmed that the Ganga river was flowing 14 cm above the danger mark. The rising water levels have directly impacted coastal villages across the Kasganj and Patiali tehsils.
Hundreds of acres of fertile farmland in the Baghela and Lehra areas have gone underwater, threatening standing crops such as paddy and creating widespread panic among local farming communities.
Impact on Villages and Farmlands
The rising floodwaters have begun spilling over roads and low-lying settlements, prompting villagers to maintain round-the-clock watches along the riverbanks.
Crop Submergence: Farmers in Baghela reported that the river water is advancing rapidly into cultivated fields, raising fears of massive agricultural losses.
Critical Situations: Residents near the riverbanks warn that if water levels continue to rise further over the weekend, the floodwaters could breach residential enclaves and disrupt transit routes.
Administration on High Alert
Local authorities and the district administration are closely monitoring the unfolding situation. District Magistrate and irrigation officials are keeping a constant watch on water level gauges at barrages.
Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, Jitendra Singh, stated that departmental teams are deployed in vulnerable coastal pockets to monitor embankments and manage waterlogging. The administration has issued strict advisories urging villagers to exercise caution, stay away from flooded zones, and follow safety guidelines as water levels remain volatile.
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