CM Yogi reviews Saharanpur Khol flood incident, orders compensation and safety measures

Lucknow: After offering prayers at Baba Bhura Dev Temple and Maa Shakambhari Devi Temple in Saharanpur on Monday, CM Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting regarding the accident caused by the sudden water flow in Maa Shakambhari Devi Khol. The CM sought detailed information regarding the loss of lives and property caused by the sudden flooding.

He directed officials to assess the financial losses suffered by shopkeepers and provide compensation to them as per the prescribed rules. He instructed officials to ensure maximum possible arrangements for devotees so that no devotee is deprived of darshan.

Divisional commissioner Rupesh Kumar and district magistrate Arvind Kumar Chauhan provided the CM with detailed information about the incident. The DM informed Yogi that financial assistance was already provided to the families affected by the loss of lives. From the perspective of law and order and security arrangements, DIG Abhishek Singh and SSP Abhinandan briefed CM Yogi on the situation.

The CM also reviewed the progress of the elevated road project. He directed that additional labourers be deployed and every effort be made to complete the project by Sharadiya Navratri. Otherwise, it must be completed under all circumstances by Dec.

He emphasised that both timeliness and quality in construction must be ensured. Until the bridge is completed, alternative arrangements should be made to facilitate movement for the general public through the Khol, and channelisation of the Khol should also be undertaken, he said.

The CM also pressed the need for a parking facility to be developed at a suitable location near Baba Bhura Dev Temple. He further instructed that boulders be placed on both sides of the Khol to ensure the safety of the public in the event of water accumulation. He said timely alerts should be issued during disaster situations, and in the event of any loss due to a disaster, information should be communicated to the govt at the earliest so that relief operations can be undertaken promptly at higher levels.