Varanasi News Advisory issued in Varanasi before flood | Advisory issued in Varanasi before flood: Water level of river Ganga rising rapidly, 1.66 meters below warning point – Varanasi News

Sep 14, 2024 Divya Bharat

The water level of Ganga is increasing rapidly due to rain in the hilly and plain areas and the overflowing of rivers. The water level of Ganga in Varanasi is increasing at the rate of 10 cm per hour. In such a situation, the district administration has issued an advisory in view of the possible flood.

The district administration has issued an advisory and appealed to the general public regarding the precautions to be taken before, during and after the flood. At 8 am on Saturday, the water level of the Ganges was 68.33 meters and it was increasing at the rate of 10 centimeters per hour.

District administration issued advisory, helpline number released The district administration has issued an advisory and appealed to the general public regarding the precautions to be taken before, during and after the flood. In this, advisory has been issued before the flood, during and after the flood. Apart from this, the district administration has also issued three helpline numbers to help the flood affected people. Information can be given 24 hours a day on these numbers: 0542-2508550, 0542-2504170, 91400371374.

What to do before flood preparation

Mark the high spots in advance.
Keep important documents like ration card, bank passbook, voter ID card, Aadhar card etc. safely in a waterproof bag.
Collect food items as per the need like biscuits, lai, roasted gram, jaggery, chuda, salt, sugar, sattu etc.
To prevent illness, keep chlorine, ORS and essential medicines in the first aid kit.
Keep dry grains and cattle feed safely at some high place.
Keep jerrycan, umbrella, tarpaulin, rope, air filled tube, first aid kit, mobile and charger, battery operated radio, torch, emergency light, matches etc. ready in advance.
To prevent diseases in animals, vaccinate them on time.
Do not live in a dilapidated building.

What to do during a flood

On receiving flood warning, pregnant women, children, elderly, disabled and sick people should be immediately taken to a safe place.
Before leaving the house, make sure to turn off the main power switch and regulator and cover the toilet seat with a bag filled with sand.
Do not consume water from a hand pump that is submerged in flood.
Use boiled or chlorinated water.
Do not consume food items that have come in contact with flood water.
Make arrangements for safe delivery of pregnant women with the help of Asha and ANM.
Stay away from electric wires, poles and transformers.
Check the depth of the water with a stick; do not attempt to cross it if you do not know the depth.
Be cautious of poisonous animals like snakes, scorpions etc.
In case of snake bite, immediately take the victim to the nearest health centre.

what to do after a flood

Do not enter flood damaged homes and structures.
Do not use damaged electrical appliances.
Do not attempt to cross a damaged bridge or culvert by vehicle.
Use water from a flooded hand pump only if it is declared safe by the health department team.
To prevent epidemic, spray bleaching powder in flood affected areas and around houses.
To prevent infectious diseases, collect dead animals and debris at one place and bury them in the ground.
Use mosquito net while sleeping.

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