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Published 13:14 IST, June 30th 2024

Video: Severe Waterlogging Forces Moradabad Residents to Commute Via Boats, More Rains Likely

Situation is worse in the low-lying areas of the district including Bholanath Colony after the heavy downpours over the last few days.

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People of Moradabad use boats to commute as the area suffers severe waterlogging due to heavy rainfall
People of Moradabad use boats to commute as the area suffers severe waterlogging due to heavy rainfall | Image: ANI

New Delhi: Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district are forced to commute through boats due to severe waterlogging in the area. Incessant rainfall has triggered unprecedented waterlogging, compelling local residents to resort to boats as their primary mode of transportation.

Situation is worse in the low-lying areas of the district including Bholanath Colony after the heavy downpours over the last few days.

A resident of Bholanath colony, Bablu said, "The situation is quite bad. We are using a boat to commute. The whole area is suffering from waterlogging. Even the boat came yesterday only. We have to travel in this water..."

The farmers of the district have also incurred huge loss as their fields were flooded with rainwater causing damage to the crops. The District Magistrate visited the fields and ordered a survey of the damage that occurred in order to provide compensation to the farmers.

Due to three consecutive days of incessant rains in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, a huge loss has been caused to the farmers as their fields were flooded with rainwater causing damage to the crops. "If someone is left out of the survey, they can submit an application for the compensation. The same will be provided within 72 hours", said Manvendra Singh, District Magistrate, Moradabad, as quoted by ANI. 

The essential services including electricity and water supply have been also affected, said reports, adding to the woes of the residents who are already facing challenges due to the ongoing monsoon season. 

Further, the districts of Western Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive more rainfall in the coming days, said the Regional MeT Centre of New Delhi on Sunday. The MeT predicted a thunderstorm with light to moderate-intensity rain to occur during the next hour in cities Jattari, Khair, Aligarh, Iglas, Sikandra Rao, Hathras and adjoining areas. 

Updated 13:14 IST, June 30th 2024