Farrukhabad on Alert: District Administration Takes Charge Amidst Flood Threat

Flood Threat Looms in Farrukhabad, District Administration Takes Command, Reviews Relief Efforts

The Cliff News | Farrukhabad | August 19, 2026 With the water levels of the Ganga and Ramganga rivers continuously rising in the Farrukhabad district, the district administration is fully prepared to tackle the potential flood disaster. The Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue), who is also the nodal officer for flood relief efforts, provided a comprehensive update on Tuesday regarding the various relief and rescue operations being undertaken by the district administration in the flood-affected areas of the district.

The district has been identified as 'highly sensitive' among the flood-affected districts of the state. As per the current situation, 115,137 cusecs of water were released into the Ganga River from Narora Barrage on August 19, 2026, causing the water level at Panchal Ghat to reach 136.85 meters. This level is still 20 centimeters below the danger mark of 137.10 meters. Similarly, with the release of 75,445 cusecs of water into the Ramganga River, the water level at Ramganga Bridge remains below the danger mark.

Although the river water levels have stabilized, the administration is fully prepared to handle any emergency situation. The Additional District Magistrate stated that currently, a total of 63 villages across three tehsils of the district – Sadar, Amritpur, and Kaimganj – along with their partial populations and agricultural lands, are affected by the floods. A vital protective measure is the 7.45-kilometer-long embankment, Kadakaka, on the Ramganga River, which serves as a significant means of defense.

Rescue teams with reserve staff have been fully arranged to handle any emergency in the flood-affected areas. Additionally, a 24-hour flood control room has been operational since June 01, 2026, in room number 27 of the Collectorate Fatehgarh. This control room can be contacted via its toll-free number 1077, landline number 05692-235077, and mobile number 94544416457. Flood control rooms are also operational at the District Magistrate's Camp Office (05692-234165, 234111) and the Irrigation Department's Tube Well Colony (8005103770). Employees have been assigned shift duties to ensure prompt action on any information received.

The Revenue Department is operating 52 flood outposts (05 in Tehsil Sadar, 15 in Tehsil Kaimganj, and 33 in Tehsil Amritpur) and 24 flood shelters (05 in Tehsil Sadar, 06 in Tehsil Kaimganj, and 13 in Tehsil Amritpur). For the safety of families affected by floods, 24 temporary flood shelters and 52 temporary flood outposts have been established. Personnel from the Revenue, Panchayati Raj, Gram Vikas, Medical, and Animal Husbandry departments have been deployed to these locations. A model shelter has been set up in each tehsil, featuring smart classes for children, recreation rooms, and sports facilities, to ensure their holistic development is not hampered during the floods.

For search and rescue operations, 191 private boats with boatmen and 53 divers equipped with safety kits are available. Furthermore, essential materials such as life jackets, life rings, searchlights, safety helmets, raincoats, megaphones, dragon lights, and ropes are also available in sufficient quantities. Emergency Essential Resources Reserve (EERR) kits are also kept ready at the headquarters level.

Actions by Various Departments

Under the guidance of District Magistrate Dr. Ankur Lathar, various departments are taking significant steps for flood prevention and relief. The Agriculture Department has provided farmers with a flood-tolerant paddy variety, I.R. 64 Sub-1, which can save the crop even after 14 days of waterlogging. This variety has already been sown across 200 acres. The Irrigation Department has completed work on 'percupine este' and screens for flood protection at four projects costing ₹12.15 crore, aimed at protecting the banks of the Ganga and Ramganga rivers from erosion.

The Medical Department has formed 17 medical teams to ensure healthcare facilities in flood-affected villages. So far, 144 medical camps have been organized, treating 8,073 patients. 10,413 ORS packets and 9,063 chlorine tablets have been distributed. Medical camps are continuously being held with the availability of anti-snake venom and other essential medicines. Pregnant women in flood-affected villages have also been identified.

The Animal Husbandry Department has established 6 veterinary teams and 14 temporary animal shelters for flood-affected livestock. 3,273 animals have been treated and 7,237 vaccinated at 54 animal camps. Additionally, 120 quintals of fodder have been distributed for animals housed in relief camps.

The Education Department is ensuring the education and overall development of children residing in flood shelters. Alongside regular classes, moral education, sports, and creative activities are being organized.

Mock Drills and Relief Material Distribution

Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority, two mock drills, flood relief choupals, and 19 school safety programs have been successfully conducted in coordination with the NDRF, Army, Flood PAC, Revenue, Police, Medical, Irrigation, and other related departments. Relief materials and dry food packets are being distributed to 10,621 families in flood-affected villages of the district in the presence of the Guardian Minister, Divisional Commissioner, District Magistrate, and other officials.

A total of 661 individuals have been safely relocated to flood shelters, where they are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 7,939 cooked food packets have been distributed so far.

Financial Assistance and Rehabilitation

The population affected by the Ganga River's water level comprises 50,775 individuals, including 16,915 from 12 villages in Tehsil Sadar, 12,7005 from 21 villages in Tehsil Kaimganj, and 21,160 from 30 villages in Tehsil Amritpur. Houses of 21 families were completely damaged due to the floods, and an amount of ₹25,20,000 has been disbursed as housing grants for the construction of permanent homes.

A total of 2881.8 hectares of agricultural land have been affected by the floods in the district. After the floodwaters recede, the affected farmers' crops will be surveyed by personnel from the Revenue and Agriculture departments, and agricultural investment grants will be provided to all eligible farmers.

As per the directives of District Magistrate Dr. Ankur Lathar, a proposed list is being prepared by the concerned tehsils to provide residential leases to villagers who have experienced erosion of their homes due to floods. In this regard, residential leases have been distributed to 25 families of village Dilip ki Madaiya in Sadar Tehsil, with the lease amount credited to the accounts of 21 of these families.

The district administration is committed to assisting people residing in flood-affected areas and is making every possible effort.