UP to set up flood control rooms in all 18 divisions by June 1

Lucknow: UP govt has issued instructions to establish integrated flood control rooms in all 18 divisions of the state by May 31 so that they can start functioning from June 1.

These control rooms will remain active round-the-clock from June 15 to Oct 15 to monitor floods and affected areas. Real-time monitoring of water levels and quick response during disasters will be ensured through these control rooms.

According to the irrigation and water resources department, embankments covering around 4,000 km have been secured so far.

At the same time, work is underway on 300 projects to protect villages and agricultural land located along rivers and drains from erosion. These projects will be completed by June 15, the department said in a statement.

According to the department, special attention is being given to the drainage system to deal with waterlogging in urban and rural areas. Desilting work of drains covering more than 16,000 km had been completed by March 2026.

Cleaning work at all remaining sensitive locations will be completed before the start of the monsoon. This will ensure smooth drainage of water during heavy rainfall and help protect crops, villages and residential areas from flooding.