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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Many areas still flooded even as Ganga snails to recession
1 2 3 4 Varanasi: After remaining stable at 1 metre above 71.26 metres danger mark in Varanasi, Ganga receded on Wednesday morning though at a slow pace of 1 centimetre per hour. The river was on the rampage in Ballia as all its tributaries, including Saryu (Ghaghra) and Tons (Tamsa), were also flowing at danger level. The overflowing river swallowed over 45 houses and huts by Tuesday evening. Ganga was flowing at the 71.12-metre mark in Varanasi on Wednesday afternoon. After taking stock of flood situation with mayor Ashok Tiwari, district magistrate Satyendra Kumar said water level of the Ganga receded by about 12 cms compared to Tuesday's level. However, it is still about 80 cms above danger mark, affecting 28 wards in city areas, including its upstream and localities on the banks of Varuna. In all these areas, about 24 boats are operating, assisting approximately 4,500 by Tuesday. Rescue operations are being conducted actively by the administration, police, NDRF, RAF and water police teams. Wherever rescue is needed, it is being carried out. Efforts are being made to ensure dry rations reached those staying on upper floors of their homes. The entire team is in constant contact with everyone affected and is addressing any difficulties they encounter. In rural areas, 8,352 farmers in 90 villages were affected by flood, while around 8,000 people were displaced in urban areas. Officials are keeping vigil in flood-hit areas through CCTV network of the integrated control and command centre. A large area of the district has been facing power cut. Meanwhile, in Ballia, the Ganga was at 59.83 metres. This level is 2.215 metres above the danger mark of 57.615 metres and 0.56 metres below the highest recorded level of 60.39 metres (2016). As of today, 42 villages in the Sadar and Bairia tehsils have been affected by the rising water levels. In the urban area, five wards of the Ballia municipal council have been impacted. So far, 22 houses and 24 huts have been eroded, said district magistrate Mangla Prasad Singh, adding that process of distributing financial assistance for home grants to owners of houses affected or damaged by river erosion was underway. Apart from cooked meal packets, flood relief kits comprising dry rations are being distributed, while a total of 229 boats are being operated for relief and rescue works. Arrangements for clean drinking water for all affected families are being ensured. Milk is also being arranged for young children affected by the flood. The NDRF team, with four boats, is assisting all operations, while medical teams are stationed in each village for health check-ups. The animal husbandry department is caring actively for domestic animals of families affected. Veterinary officers are appointed in each village to take care of the animals, including vaccinations. Public Works Department and National Highway Division have been activated regarding road erosion and electricity department has been instructed to remain active in the field to control electricity-related incidents. Due to disrupted power supply in the affected villages, generators have been arranged to ensure lighting.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Passengers lose time & patience: Puddles serving as roads, Metro works block way to stn's platform
Bhopal: Accessing Bhopal Railway Station through platform 6 now demands an additional half-hour buffer as passengers lose undue energy and time in the process . The culprits? The current Metro development work coupled with clogged drainage, which has resulted in challenges and hurdles on the way to the station premises. The ongoing Metro construction has narrowed the approach roads, creating bottlenecks during peak hours. Regular commuters and occasional visitors alike face considerable obstacles while navigating through the construction zones. The waterlogging due to poor drainage compounds these issues, particularly during rainfall. "Puddles and muddy patches have formed near the entrance, making it challenging for elderly passengers and those carrying luggage," said Ashok Tiwari, a passenger. The entrance leading to platform 6 is partially blocked by construction material and equipment. Local autorickshaw and taxi drivers now refuse to drop passengers directly at platform 6, instead leaving them at alternative entry points. "This forces travellers to walk longer distances through uneven terrain and construction zones. The lack of proper lighting in these areas has also raised safety concerns, especially during early morning and evening hours," said another passenger, Vikas Yadav. Railway authorities have acknowledged the issues and said they've approached the Bhopal municipal corporation (BMC) to improve them. "We are aware of the situation. We are in touch with the BMC," said a Bhopal railway division official without quoting his name. Station officials have placed temporary signboards to guide passengers through alternative routes to platform 6. Regular commuters have started planning their journeys differently, often choosing to enter through the main station building and walk across other platforms to reach platform 6. The station management has promised to improve the situation by creating temporary pathways and ensuring better drainage around the construction zones. However, these challenges are likely to persist until the Metro work reaches completion. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
BHU Trauma Centre unveils digital initiatives
Varanasi: For patient-centric healthcare , the Trauma Centre of the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), on Wednesday unveiled a suite of pioneering digital initiatives designed to redefine trauma care delivery . The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mayor Ashok Tiwari, BHU ex-officiating VC and rector professor VK Shukla and BHU VC professor Sanjay Kumar, among others. Professor Saurabh Singh, professor in-charge, Trauma Centre, gave a briefing on the groundbreaking developments under the theme 'Transforming Trauma Care: A Paradigm Shift as PACS and Digital Integration Redefine Medical Imaging.' He said that at the heart of this revolution lies the full-scale deployment of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) - an advanced digital imaging technology that eradicated the reliance on outdated, film-based diagnostics. The trauma centre launched several other patient-centric initiatives like mobile PACS integration and the 'e-X-Ray' initiative, an app-based grievance redressal mechanism, empanelment and integration with National Digital Health Infrastructure , a Trauma Centre website, and a seamless e-payment gateway.
