"Hour of crisis": CM Yogi inspects Kushinagar flood relief camps
CM Yogi Adityanath visits Kushinagar to oversee rescue operations and distribute aid after Narayani River breach causes severe flooding.
In a rapid response to the escalating flood situation in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited relief camps on Tuesday to personally oversee rescue efforts and provide aid to displaced citizens. The visit comes in the wake of a major embankment breach in the Narayani River, which has sent surging waters into several nearby villages.
Aerial survey and ground assessment
The Chief Minister conducted an aerial survey of the inundated areas to understand the extent of the damage caused by four consecutive days of relentless torrential rain. Following the breach in the Narayani River's AP embankment, the administration had been placed on high alert, leading to immediate evacuation orders for residents in high-risk zones.
To manage the crisis, the Chief Minister held high-level meetings with the Gorakhpur Commissioner, the Additional Director General of Police (ADG), and the Kushinagar District Magistrate. These discussions resulted in the deployment of specialized rescue units to the affected regions.
Relief kits and rescue operations underway
During his visit to the relief camps, CM Adityanath interacted with families who have been forced to flee their homes. He personally distributed essential food supplies to those being housed on higher ground to ensure their immediate needs are met. The relief kits provided to the victims include:
- 10 kg of rice
- 10 kg of flour
- Potatoes
- 2 kg of lentils
"In this hour of crisis, the BJP government stands with all of you who have been affected," the Chief Minister stated, emphasizing that assistance has already been mobilized for those struggling with the sudden calamity.
To bolster the rescue mission, the state has deployed:
- Two NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams
- Two SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) teams
Honoring the legacy of Mahant Digvijay Nath
Following his inspection in Kushinagar, the Chief Minister traveled to Gorakhpur to attend a commemorative event marking the 57th death anniversary of Mahant Digvijay Nath. While addressing the gathering, Adityanath reflected on the historical significance of the Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad, established during the British Raj.
He praised the visionary leadership of Mahant Digvijay Nath, who served as the Peethadheeshwar of the Goraksha Peeth from 1935 to 1969. The Chief Minister noted that while ordinary individuals focus on personal survival, great souls like Mahant Digvijay Nath work toward the long-term welfare of society, even in times of scarcity.
Mahant Digvijay Nath, remembered as a "Yugpurush," was the architect of the Gorakhnath Temple and a dedicated figure in the service of nation, religion, and culture.