Due to erosion in Ghaggar Dam, water entered agriculture
Due to erosion in Ghaggar Dam, water entered agriculture
Sirsa News:The rising water level of the Ghaggar River has exacerbated the problems faced by villages and government along the Ghaggar River. Hundreds of acres of land have been inundated after the Ghaggar Dam breached near Mirpur on Sunday. In addition, traffic was diverted in one direction due to a crack on one side of the Ghaggar Bridge on the Dabwali Road near Khairekan. The administrative officials constantly try to get the situation under control by visiting the affected villages, but the administrative agreements also fail because of Ghaggar’s threatening appearance. At the same time, the villagers of Burjakarmgarh and other villages bordering Ghagghar are packing their belongings and marching towards safe places. The danger is increasing due to the spill in Ghagghar, causing the villagers to appear concerned. A 75-strong NDRF team has reached Sirsa and taken over the affected areas of Musahibwala, Burjakarmgarh, Panihari and adjacent areas.
Deputy Commissioner Partha Gupta said the waters of the Ghagghar River touched the main dam near the villages of Mirpur and Ahmedpur. To strengthen this dam, the county government used JCB, tractor wagons, volunteers and villagers. We are continuously working on strengthening the pipeline points. The villagers of this area also continuously cooperate with the district administration. The deputy commissioner visited Mirpur, Ahmedpur and Saharani and other villages on Sunday and inspected the works to strengthen the embankments. He said the water level in the River Ghaggar was steadily rising. Since there is no more water in any village, the district administration tries to save the population and transport the water through the fields.
An amount of 50 lakhs was received for flood rescue work.
The deputy commissioner said the government had allocated an amount of 50 lakh for flood control. For relief and rescue operations, the administration has provided 8 lakh rupees to sub-department head (N) Sirsa and 4 lakh rupees to sub-department head Kalanwali. There will be no shortage of government funds, so the district administration is ready day and night to provide any assistance to the villagers and the affected areas. He said that all villages bordering Ghagghar have staff officers stationed through them to report any situation to the district administration.
The NDRF team reached Sirsa and was deployed to the affected areas
The Deputy Commissioner said a 75-strong NDRF team had reached Sirsa from Bathinda district, stationed in the affected areas of Musahibwala, Burj-Karmagarh and Panihari villages. In addition, contacts were also established with the Hisar-based Sirsa Army and Air Force Station, and cooperation was also established with many social and religious organizations. More than 447 employees from different departments volunteer to help people in emergencies. An NGO has also given the consent of 200 volunteers to help. A thousand food parcels were prepared by the institutions.
Flow of 46,000 cubic seconds of water in Sirsa
There is currently 46,000 cubic seconds of water flowing in Ghagghar. A water level of 54,000 cubic seconds was measured at Sardulgarh in the afternoon. So far there has been no reduction in water flow from behind. The administration is attempting to redirect all water through the siphon at Otu Head and the Rajasthan Canal. The administration is making every possible effort to save the population.
24-hour monitoring of embankments
The deputy commissioner said hourly reports from 49 sensitive villages were sent through the control room and all teams were in constant contact with each other. All officials and employees are stationed on site. Staff from the Panchayat, Irrigation and Police Departments monitor the shores of Ghaggar 24 hours a day. Manpower, MNREGA and machinery have been increased and provision is being made for earth blocks. Health officials have been ordered to provide drinking water, chlorine powder packets, etc. in the affected villages.
DC and SP reached Mirpur to take stock of the situation.
The Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police visited the affected areas
Deputy Commissioner Partha Gupta and Superintendent of Police Uday Singh Meena, together with administrative officials, inspected the main Ghagghar Dam in Mirpur, Ahmedpur and Saharni villages today. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Electricity Board’s chief engineer to install lights on the dam so that water levels could be continuously monitored throughout the night. He also interacted with the villagers and assured them of any help he could. It is worth noting that Deputy Commissioner Partha Gupta also visited the villages of Panihari, Burj-Karmagarh, Farwai Khurd and Mallewala last night to take stock of the situation.
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