Several villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district were inundated after a major embankment breach along the Narayani River near Tatwa Tola. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall and rising water levels, leaving surrounding areas flooded and disrupting normal life.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the situation and directed the local administration, police and disaster management teams to immediately begin rescue and relief operations.Key HighlightsA major embankment breach occurred near Tatwa Tola in KushinagarSeveral nearby villages were inundatedCM Yogi Adityanath directed immediate rescue and relief operationsNDRF and SDRF teams have been deployedVillagers in vulnerable areas have been asked to move to safer locationsHeavy rainfall has affected several parts of Uttar PradeshEmbankment Breach Leads to FloodingThe breach occurred along the Narayani River near Tatwa Tola in Kushinagar late Monday night. The resulting flow of water inundated several surrounding villages and caused extensive damage in the area.Local reports said the breach developed after water levels and pressure increased following several days of heavy rainfall. A local report also stated that around 20–25 villages were affected, although the exact number of affected villages and population may change as authorities assess the situation.Another local report said around 10 metres of the AP embankment was damaged near Tatwa Tola, with water spreading towards nearby villages and affecting more than 15,000 people.CM Yogi Directs Immediate Rescue OperationsAfter receiving information about the breach, CM Yogi Adityanath sought updates from senior officials, including the Gorakhpur commissioner, the ADG of police and the Kushinagar district magistrate.The Chief Minister directed authorities to begin relief and rescue work without delay and move people from vulnerable areas to safer locations. NDRF and SDRF teams were also instructed to conduct large-scale rescue operations in the affected areas.Several Areas Face WaterloggingThe flooding has affected villages and low-lying areas around Kushinagar. Reports indicate that water has entered residential areas and disrupted road connectivity in several locations.The situation has also been linked to high water discharge in the Gandak river system following heavy rainfall in Nepal. The Indian Express reported that a major increase in water discharge at the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage contributed to flood pressure across parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, including Kushinagar.Authorities are working to control the breach and manage the flow of water. Officials from the Flood Control Division said boulders and other available resources were being moved to the affected location.Relief and Monitoring ContinueThe Uttar Pradesh government has directed officials to maintain close monitoring of the affected areas and ensure that rescue and relief operations continue.With several districts experiencing heavy rainfall over the past few days, authorities are also focusing on drainage, restoration of essential services and sanitation in waterlogged areas.The situation in Kushinagar remains under close observation as rescue teams work to assist affected residents and strengthen vulnerable sections of the embankment.
