Ganges water level rises sharply at Narora Barrage, villagers flee in fear

A sudden rise in the water level of the Ganges at Narora Barrage in Sambhal has created an atmosphere of restlessness and fear among people living in surrounding villages.

The administration has asked villagers to remain alert so that any untoward incident can be averted. Given the strong flow of water, people have started feeling afraid even while crossing the bridge over Narora Barrage. Ever since the incident occurred in Nepal, the sight of this fast-flowing water has begun reminding people of those very scenes, with fears growing that the water level may rise further. Thinking about this, some villagers have started moving to other villages with their families.

The terrible devastation that struck Nepal had sent shivers down everyone's spine. That fear has settled in people's minds, and seeing so much water together is generating the same thoughts in their minds. However, people should maintain patience. The administration is on alert twenty-four hours a day, and no one will face any kind of trouble.

The report by Rajat Malhotra highlights the anxiety gripping communities near the barrage as they watch the swelling river and recall recent catastrophic flooding elsewhere in the region.