JAIPUR: Until July 16, Ottu Head was releasing 25,750 cusecs of water, but the recent increase has raised the fear of flooding in Hanumangarh. The district administration’s efforts have managed to delay the flood situation for three days so far by diverting Haryana’s rainwater into Indira Gandhi Canal and by repairing the breaches in the river.
However, the Ghaggar River and Indira Gandhi Canal have now reached their full capacities, making it impossible to continue banking on these measures. Consequently, any more surplus water is expected to inundate fields and villages in the northern Rajasthan district.
“We are closely monitoring the situation as the water levels continue to rise. The potential for further water release makes it crucial for us to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. In response to this escalating situation, we have taken immediate action to evacuate villages situated in low-lying areas. We have set up relief camps to provide shelter and support to those affected, and our teams are working to address the challenges at hand,” said Hanumangarh district collector Rukmani Riar.
Congress leader and chairman of Rajasthan State OBC Finance and Development Commission, Pawan Godara, who was on the ground with the district administration team, said over 2,000 people have already been relocated to safer areas. More than 1,200 people have sought refuge in the administration’s relief camp, he said.
“On Thursday, a woman from a family residing at the relief centre of Rathi Kheda gram panchayat gave birth to a child there. Both the mother and child are healthy. In this challenging situation, the state government is leaving no stone unturned,” said Godara.
However, the Ghaggar River and Indira Gandhi Canal have now reached their full capacities, making it impossible to continue banking on these measures. Consequently, any more surplus water is expected to inundate fields and villages in the northern Rajasthan district.
“We are closely monitoring the situation as the water levels continue to rise. The potential for further water release makes it crucial for us to adopt a wait-and-watch approach. In response to this escalating situation, we have taken immediate action to evacuate villages situated in low-lying areas. We have set up relief camps to provide shelter and support to those affected, and our teams are working to address the challenges at hand,” said Hanumangarh district collector Rukmani Riar.
Congress leader and chairman of Rajasthan State OBC Finance and Development Commission, Pawan Godara, who was on the ground with the district administration team, said over 2,000 people have already been relocated to safer areas. More than 1,200 people have sought refuge in the administration’s relief camp, he said.
“On Thursday, a woman from a family residing at the relief centre of Rathi Kheda gram panchayat gave birth to a child there. Both the mother and child are healthy. In this challenging situation, the state government is leaving no stone unturned,” said Godara.
