Following the Mangeshpur drain breach in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, the situation is alarming. Heavy rains and the overflowed drain have inundated everything from industrial to residential colonies. The Army had to be called in for assistance. Over 80 soldiers from the Hisar-based Army Division, along with 40 SDRF personnel, are rigorously engaged in rescue and relief operations.
The breach submerged entire neighborhoods like Vivekananda Nagar and Chhoturam Nagar. Water has entered homes up to four to five feet, disrupting daily life significantly. Industrial areas are also flooded, and more than 150 vehicles in Maruti's stockyard are underwater, projecting potential losses in crores.
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The army and SDRF teams are on site with eight boats and four boats, working mainly to halt the erosion of Mangeshpur drain and reinforce embankments. Despite the challenges posed by the strong current, efforts persist at a war footing. The Army has prepared large iron-basket structures, filling them with soil-stuffed plastic bags to counter the water's force.
Over 100 employees from the irrigation department and municipal council are also stationed there. Considering workers' safety and health, the Army has set up medical camps, while the irrigation department supplies tea, biscuits, fruits, and dry rations. Executive Engineer Ishan Siwach is personally overseeing operations onsite.
Source: aajtak
Ishan Siwach mentioned that water inundation in several factories in the industrial area has stalled operations. He noted that soil bags are being taken close to the eroded embankment using tractors, from which the Army carries these bags to the erosion sites via boats. There's hope that today the eroded part will be fully sealed and the situation partially controlled.
Meanwhile, the administration has set up a control room at the SDM office for flood relief management. They are prepared to arrange temporary shelters if conditions worsen. The situation in Vivekananda Nagar Colony is extremely dire, with homes filled with water and many families forced onto their roofs for refuge.
Source: aajtak
Locals express that the breach in Mangeshpur drain has brought their everyday lives to a standstill. From small shopkeepers to factory owners, everyone is troubled by the flooding. Vehicle owners fear significant losses with many two-wheelers and cars submerged in water. Bahadurgarh's predicament has emerged as a major crisis.
The Army, SDRF, irrigation department, and municipal council are committedly engaged in relief work. Until the drain's embankment is completely restored and the water flow controlled, relief remains a distant hope. The administration appeals to people to remain calm and avoid unnecessarily entering affected areas.
Source: aajtak
People’s greatest hope is for the erosion to be swiftly controlled and the water flow stemmed, bringing relief to Bahadurgarh's industrial and residential sectors. The army and administration assure close monitoring of the situation, with ample arrangements to tackle any emergencies.
Gaghar Drain Breaks in Hisar, 1500 Acres of Crops Submerged
In Haryana's Hisar district, the Gaghar drain has burst again, wreaking havoc. Around 4 AM, near Modiya Khera village at Gudiya Khera, the embankment gave way. Within hours, the breach expanded to 80 feet, rapidly flooding fields. Approximately 1500 acres of crops submerged. Locals report water levels in numerous settlements reaching six to seven feet, disrupting life. Farmers demand compensation for their destroyed efforts and crops.
Volunteers from Dera Sacha Sauda and Green S Welfare Force are striving to mend the broken embankment, facing challenges with the fast-flowing water, some areas reaching depths of eight to nine feet. The relief teams hope to seal the breach completely by evening.
