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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Flood relief efforts intensify as water levels in Ganga, Yamuna recede in Prayagraj and Varanasi
Prayagraj/Varanasi , The water levels of Ganga and Yamuna rivers are continuously decreasing in Prayagraj, falling below the danger mark. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has launched cleaning operations in flood-affected areas. Flood relief efforts intensify as water levels in Ganga, Yamuna recede in Prayagraj and Varanasi Additional District Magistrate Vinita Singh said, at noon on Friday, the Yamuna's water level in the district was 82.77 metres in Naini, while Ganga's level was 82.16 metres in Phaphamau, 81.84 metres in Chhatnag and 82.50 metres at Bakshi Dam. Deependra Yadav, additional municipal commissioner, Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, told PTI that the civic body has started cleaning operations as the floodwater is receding from the flood-affected areas. A total of 3,000 sanitation workers have been deployed in the flood-affected areas, while 600 additional employees have been assigned to partially affected areas. Another 200 sanitation workers from the District Public Relations Office have also been deployed. Yadav said that in the areas from where the flood water has receded, silt is being removed by installing water pressure machines. Pesticides are being sprayed in affected areas, and drones, sourced from the Agriculture Department, are being used to spray where ground access is difficult. Pratik Vishwakarma, who is preparing for competitive examinations in the flood-affected Salori area of Sadar, said that there has been some relief due to the flood receding, but it may take several days for the entire area to be cleaned as dirt has spread in the streets. Singh said that since last Saturday, over 200 villages of the district and about 60 settlements of the city have been flooded due to the water level of the Ganga and Yamuna remaining above the danger mark. But now people are feeling relieved as the water level has come down, the ADM added. She further said that 107 wards and localities under Sadar tehsil in the city were affected by the floods, of which Rajapur, Beli Kachhar, Chandpur Salori, Govindpur, Chhota Baghada and Bada Baghada were the main affected. Last Sunday, UP cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta and the next day Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya visited the affected areas and directed the officials to provide relief material to the flood-affected people. In Varanasi as well, the water level of the Ganga has fallen below the danger mark. According to the Central Water Commission, the water level of the Ganga was 71.58 metres on Wednesday evening, which came down to 70.60 metres on Friday morning, whereas the danger mark is 71.262 metres. The famous Ganga Aarti held at Dashashwamedh Ghat is being done on the roofs. At the same time, the cremation taking place at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat is also being done on high platforms and roofs. Shivam Agrahari of Ganga Seva Nidhi said that although Ganga's water level is decreasing, it will take time for life on the ghats to become normal. District administration officials said that the water level of the Ganga in Varanasi has started decreasing now. Wherever the flood water is decreasing, cleaning and spraying are being done on a war footing. Varanasi Municipal Corporation PRO Sandeep Srivastava said that the civic body is working on a war footing in the flood-affected areas of Varanasi. Wherever the flood water is receding in the city, the municipal corporation employees are first cleaning the place and then spraying bleaching powder. After this, sodium hypochloride is sprayed with the help of a spraying machine, so that people can be protected from flies, mosquitoes and the diseases caused by them. District Magistrate Satendra Kumar said that the water level of Ganga has been decreasing since Wednesday. A total of 28 wards are affected by floods. A total of 24 flood relief camps have been set up, in which 4,500 flood-affected people are staying. Teams of district administration, police, NDRF and water police are working jointly. The flood relief team is constantly contacting the people and helping them in every way. Administration officials said that all the officers of the city, MLAs and ministers are constantly visiting the flood-affected areas. Officials said that Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Registration, Stamp and Court Fee Ravindra Jaiswal visited several relief camps on Thursday to know the well-being of the people living in flood relief camps. He enquired about the condition of the flood victims living in Ram Janaki Temple, Dhelvariya, Savitri Lawn, Saraiya, Shailputri Temple and Mauja Hall Chitrakoot School and assured them that the government and he would stand with them in this hour of disaster. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PMC to roll out block level mapping and property numbering system
1 2 Prayagraj: In a major move aimed at streamlining property identification and property tax collection, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is set to roll out a block-level mapping and numbering system across city neighbourhoods. This initiative will reduce the hassle of locating individual houses and help improve the efficiency of municipal services such as tax collection and property surveys. Under the proposed plan, each locality will be divided into smaller blocks, with approximately 100 houses in each block. Depending on the population and area size, each ward is expected to have between five to seven such blocks. Since there are 100 wards in the city, the total number of blocks could range from 3,000 to 4,000 citywide. The Municipal Corporation's chief tax assessment officer, PK Mishra, stated that a GIS (Geographic Information System) survey firm was already notified about new survey requirement through official correspondence sent four days ago. The block-wise survey is likely to begin within next 20 to 25 days. Each house within these newly created blocks will be assigned a unique identification number by the corporation. The block numbers will incorporate the first letter or syllable of the locality's name for easy identification. For instance, if the block is in the Teliyarganj area, the houses will bear addresses like 'T-Block A', making location tracking straightforward even if ward boundaries change during municipal elections. The plan takes into account the fact that while ward boundaries may be redrawn, locality boundaries generally remain constant. Although a similar initiative was launched a few years ago, it was eventually discontinued. However, some progress was made, and house numbering began in localities such as Mumfordganj. So far, the Municipal Corporation has issued unique numbers to over 12,000 properties. In a related development, property records (locally known as khasra) for recently extended municipal areas will be prepared over the next six months. These records will be officially entered into municipal archives and are expected to be uploaded online by 2026. According to the latest GIS survey, approximately 1.78 lakh building properties have been identified in Prayagraj. However, property tax is currently being collected from only around 50,000 of these properties. To further enhance civic infrastructure, the PMC is also working on upgrading smart city facilities. According to additional municipal commissioner Deependra Yadav, advanced technologies will be adopted for traffic management, water supply, sewer systems and energy monitoring. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) is also being upgraded for better city-wide coordination and service delivery.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Municipal commissioner plants sapling
Prayagraj: On the occasion of , municipal commissioner of Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC), Seelam Sai Teja, on Thursday launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign with a plantation drive in Salori. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also conducted inspection of drains to check preparedness of the city ahead of the monsoon. During the inspection, the commissioner expressed strong displeasure over the unhygienic conditions near Amitabh Bachchan Pulia in Chhota Baghara locality. Locals told him that due to the high number of lodges in the area and lack of cooperation from residents in door-to-door garbage collection, waste was being dumped directly into the drains. The commissioner instructed the officials to issue notices to defaulting lodge owners and to revoke their property tax rebates. He also ordered the immediate cleaning of the drains using Poklen machinery. He also inspected other areas, including the drain behind MNNIT near Aptron Crossing, where he noticed heavy silt accumulation obstructing water flow. He ordered for immediate removal of the silt, installation of safety nets, and spraying of disinfectants. Inspections were also carried out at Medical College Crossing, George Town, and the Buddha Tazia drain on Nurullah Road. The commissioner directed the officials to install nets and expedite pre-monsoon cleaning. He also visited the municipal workshop at Karelabagh and directed for timely maintenance of the defunct vehicles. The commissioner also instructed all zonal and livestock officers to inspect slaughterhouses and ensure the distribution of zip bags for hygienic waste management ahead of Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Later he, along with additional municipal commissioners Deependra Yadav and Rajeev Shukla, planted saplings at the MRF Center in Salori to mark the part of the World Environment Day. After plantation, he inspected flood-affected areas along the Yamuna in Salori and directed the planting of 5,000 bamboo and 5,000 arjuna trees across a 15-kilometre stretch. He emphasised that this would reduce soil erosion, enhance greenery, and promote environmental conservation.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
City's Heat Action Plan: Whitewashing rooftops to reduce heat, raising awareness
Prayagraj: To combat the intensifying heatwave, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is speeding up its "Heat Action Plan" to apply white paint or lime on rooftops in slum areas, which is expected to reduce indoor temperatures by 3-4 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Public Address Systems will broadcast radio jingles and video messages at major intersections to educate the public about heatwave safety measures. An 18-member committee, led by municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja, has been formed to oversee the implementation, comprising representatives from various departments, including health, education and emergency services, as well as NGOs and other stakeholders. A workshop at the Smart City auditorium, led by additional municipal commissioner Deependra Yadav, emphasised the collaborative efforts between the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA), the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Gandhinagar, and the municipal corporation. Experts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Atul Kumar Mishra and Akash Mishra, noted that Prayagraj has experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, including a peak of 45.4 degrees Celsius in May 2025 and a scorching 48.8 degrees Celsius last year. Speaking at the workshop, Kaniz Fatima, project director (drought management), UPSDMA, emphasised that the state govt is actively executing the state heat action plan across all districts. The efforts have also been lauded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Govt of India, which recommended the expansion of such plans to major cities like Jhansi, Agra, Prayagraj and Lucknow. PMC authorities have decided to implement a comprehensive action plan to combat the rising threat of heatwaves in the city. Key components of the plan include broadcasting audio messages through public address systems to raise awareness about heatwave precautions. In slum areas, rooftops will be whitewashed to reduce indoor temperatures. Additionally, the civic body will set up drinking water stations and shaded rest areas in public locations. The plan also emphasises the promotion of green belts and ensuring easy access to drinking water and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) to help residents stay safe during extreme heat conditions. "We have decided to undertake several steps to protect the denizens from the heatwave, especially those living in the slums and with limited resources to protect themselves from the scorching heat," said Teja. Painting rooftops with a mixture of lime (chuna) and fevicol. Lime, known for its high solar reflectance, bounces off the sun's harsh rays, keeping roof surfaces cooler.
