CHITRAKOOT: Chitrakoot district administration has been put on high alert after a sharp rise in the water level of the Mandakini River triggered a flood-like situation in several low-lying areas, including the prominent Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada, officials said.The administration has stepped up surveillance and rescue measures, with drone cameras being used to monitor flood-affected areas, assess the situation on the ground and keep track of the river’s water flow, news agency ANI reported.“Due to the rising water levels of the Mandakini River, a flood-like situation has arisen in the Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada areas. In view of this situation, under the directions of Chitrakoot’s Superintendent of Police Shri Arun Kumar Singh, the Chitrakoot Police has conducted surveillance of the flood-affected areas using drone cameras,” the police stated in a post on X.The district magistrate said the situation was being closely monitored and remained under control. The administration has taken precautionary measures in view of the rising water levels and the possibility of further impact in low-lying areas.“Considering the current situation at Ramghat, the district administration is taking all necessary precautionary measures. NDRF and SDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue operations at the scene. The administration is continuously monitoring the situation. Currently, the situation is under control,” the DM said.The DM also appealed to residents to remain cautious.“The residents of the district are appealed to follow the administration’s instructions and avoid going near the river and ghats.”As part of the ongoing relief and rescue operations, the DM and SP personally inspected arrangements in the flood-affected areas.Officials also confirmed that essential supplies were being provided to people affected or stranded due to the rising waters.“The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police personally inspected the relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas. Food supplies, medicines, and other essential items were delivered to the affected and stranded people,” the Chitrakoot Police added.The police said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were working round the clock to ensure the safety of pilgrims and locals.“NDRF and SDRF teams are continuously engaged in rescue operations, safely evacuating stranded pilgrims and other individuals from river and flood-affected areas and transporting them to safe locations. The district administration is maintaining constant vigilance over the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of every individual,” the police statement read.The administration continues to monitor the river water levels and flood-affected areas, while rescue personnel remain deployed on the ground to respond to any further emergency.(With agency inputs)
