Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed on preparation and coordination regarding possible floods and excessive rainfall. Instructions have been given for repair of embankments, drains, dredging and real-time monitoring in 12 sensitive and 11 highly sensitive districts of UP.
Lucknow. In view of the possible flood and heavy rainfall situation in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday laid special emphasis on comprehensive preparations and strong coordination. He said that the better and timely the preparation, the faster and more effectively the challenges can be resolved.
Reviewing the pre-flood and flood management, the Chief Minister termed timely repair, strengthening and regular monitoring of all embankments, drains and sensitive sites as essential. He clarified that vigilance, better coordination between departments and completing the work within the stipulated time frame is the biggest key to safe flood management.
12 districts of UP declared sensitive, 11 very sensitive
In the meeting, Principal Secretary Irrigation and Water Resources Department informed that in Uttar Pradesh, many districts belonging to Ganga, Saryu (Ghaghra), Rapti, Ramganga, Gandak, Yamuna, Gomti and Son river basins fall in flood affected areas. On the basis of analysis of river bed and rainfall pattern, this year 18 embankments located in 12 districts have been marked as sensitive, whose total length is 241.58 kilometers. At the same time, 19 embankments of 11 districts have been kept in the highly sensitive category, whose total length is 464.92 kilometers. Advance security work is being done at all these places on priority basis.
Extensive cleaning and dredging of drains for drainage improvement.
To prevent waterlogging in rural areas, cleaning and dredging of drains is being done on a large scale. There are a total of 10,727 drains under the department, whose total length is 60,047 kilometers. Officials said that cleaning work has been completed on many major routes, while instructions have been given to complete the remaining work within the stipulated time.
Dredging projects of 2025-26 implemented, preparations for 2026 begin
It was also informed in the meeting that the dredging projects approved for the financial year 2025-26 are being implemented district wise. This will improve river flow and reduce the problem of waterlogging in coastal areas. Along with this, keeping in mind the possible flood situation of the year 2026, new safety projects have been proposed, the process of testing and approval of which is going on.
Emphasis on real-time monitoring and drone technology
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed to ensure real-time monitoring on all embankments and barrages. He stressed on further strengthening drone mapping, water level sensors and better coordination with the local administration. The Chief Minister said that where there is excess of silt in the main stream of the river and the river has become shallow, the river should be channelized by dredging first. If the solution is not possible through dredging, then only embankments or other anti-erosion measures should be adopted.