Several villages flooded after Banganga River's embankment broken

About 20 villages have been flooded due to the breach of the embankment of the Banganga River near Sherpur Bela Khadar village of Laksar. Around three dozen farmers are reported to be trapped amid the rising water levels.

Laksar (Uttarakhand):About 20 villages have been flooded due to the breach of the embankment of the Banganga River near Sherpur Bela Khadar village of Laksar. Around three dozen farmers are reported to be trapped amid the rising water levels. Thousands of acres of agricultural land have submerged due to the breaking of 20 meters long embankment of Banganga River near Sherpur Bela village of Khanpur late night.

At the same time, the administration has feared that more than there dozen farmers were working in the fields when the incident happened. Laksar SDM Shailendra Singh Negi, SDRF, and local police are rescuing people. An alert has been issued by the administration to all the surrounding villages situated near the Ganges river. Along with this, the people of the surrounding villages are being relocated by the administration to a safe place.

SDM Shailendra Singh Negi said that there was information about the breach of the embankment of the Banganga River. Rescue teams have reached the spot and 30 people trapped in the floods have been rescued and taken to safety. He added that more people are feared to be trapped due to the rising water levels.

Since the surrounding villages are under the threat of flooding, people are being relocated to other places. Arrangements are being made by the administration for their food and water. Along with this, people are being made aware not to venture near the banks of the Ganges.