Raging Ghaggar inundates low-lying areas in Dera Bassi

  • | Monday | 19th August, 2019

Satinder Pal SinghDera Bassi, August 18Incessant rain from Saturday night has increased water level in Ghaggar River and has added to the woes of migratory population staying along the banks of the river near Mubarikpur. The Drainage Department recorded a discharge of nearly 22,000 cusecs of water (7ft) in Ghaggar River near Mubarikpur-Ghaggar Bridge around 1.30 pm today. The department official said there was no immediate fear of flooding as water level was below 10ft mark. Amid reports of rise in the water level following heavy downpour in the catchment areas, Mohali Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan conducted an inspection of the rivulets and reviewed flood control measures in Dera Bassi. He said there was no risk at all as the water level was below the danger mark.

Satinder Pal Singh Dera Bassi, August 18 Incessant rain from Saturday night has increased water level in Ghaggar River and has added to the woes of migratory population staying along the banks of the river near Mubarikpur. Rainwater entered into low-lying jhuggis and the dwellers had to be moved out. Residents of Mubarikpur and nearby villages fear for the worst in case rain continues for another couple of days. The Drainage Department recorded a discharge of nearly 22,000 cusecs of water (7ft) in Ghaggar River near Mubarikpur-Ghaggar Bridge around 1.30 pm today. However, it came down to 4,500 cusecs around 4.30 pm, said sources. The department official said there was no immediate fear of flooding as water level was below 10ft mark. Amid reports of rise in the water level following heavy downpour in the catchment areas, Mohali Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan conducted an inspection of the rivulets and reviewed flood control measures in Dera Bassi. The DC claimed that the district administration was prepared for every kind of situation. He said there was no risk at all as the water level was below the danger mark. He asked the officials concerned including, BDPOs and patwaris to remain alert. Mohali civil surgeon Manjit Singh said medical teams were prepared in case of floods and rapid response teams were provided ambulances. “Medicines, fluids, anti-venom injections, ORS and chlorine tablets are being stocked up at all the health institutions,” said the civil surgeon.

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