Lucknow – After a detailed aerial and on‑the‑ground assessment of water‑logged zones surrounding the capital, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an extensive flood‑control initiative. The flagship component is a fresh embankment linking Faizullaganj and Naimish, intended to curb the frequent overflow of the Gomti River.
Eco‑Friendly Embankment as a Green Flood Shield
The proposed structure will double as a green corridor, with a paved roadway atop the raised levee. Authorities have been instructed to conduct a thorough top‑down mapping of the Gomti’s banks and to prepare a full‑scale project dossier. Alongside the barrier, integrated drainage networks and pumping stations will draw away rainwater that accumulates outside the protected zone, ensuring swift removal.
Field Inspection of Relief Operations
During a visit to the flood‑hit locality of Bakshi Ka Talab, the chief minister met with residents, toured a health camp, and supervised the distribution of emergency supplies. He ordered the relocation of families from high‑risk spots to temporary relief shelters set up in schools and marriage halls.
Assistance for Displaced Households
Camp officials are now mandated to serve hot meals twice a day, provide milk for children, and supply nutrient‑rich food for pregnant women. Livestock owners will receive fodder, while power‑deficient sites will be equipped with solar lights and Petromax lanterns.
Compensation Framework
Families who lost members to drowning or lightning will receive an immediate cash assistance of ₹4 lakh. Households whose homes were completely destroyed and meet eligibility criteria will be allotted houses under existing state housing schemes. Agricultural losses—including crops and livestock—will be evaluated so that eligible farmers can claim compensation.
Relief Kits Containing 26 Essentials
Each affected family is being issued a kit containing 26 essential items such as rice, wheat flour, potatoes, pulses, cooking oil, salt, spices and waterproof material. The kits are designed to sustain families until normal supplies are restored.
Security and Medical Arrangements
The chief minister directed police, Home Guards, PRD staff and local watchmen to patrol the camps and vacated houses, protecting property and deterring looting. Health facilities will keep anti‑snake‑venom and anti‑rabies injections ready, while dedicated medical and veterinary camps are being deployed across the hardest‑hit areas.
Why This Year’s Floods Were So Severe
Intense rainfall over the Gomti’s upstream catchment—covering Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and even neighboring Nepal—raised river levels dramatically, flooding low‑lying districts around Lucknow. The Faizullaganj‑Naimish embankment is now being positioned as a long‑term safeguard, promising not only flood mitigation but also improved connectivity via the road that will crown the levee.
