Question

Due to heavy rainfall, the river near your town started overflowing its banks. As a result, your town was flooded. It led to a great loss of life and property. Many N.G.O.s came forward to help the people with food, shelter and medicines. Write a report in 150-200 words for a local newspaper on the tragedy and rescue efforts. You are Raghav/Ritika.

Answer 1

Flood Relief Programme

-Raghav

Sitapur, March 29: Unprecedented heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours caused the local river to breach its banks, submerging nearly two-thirds of Sitapur in a catastrophic flood. The sudden gush of water caught residents off guard, leading to a tragic loss of life and extensive damage to property, livestock, and infrastructure.

The scene remains grim as several houses have collapsed and many families have been displaced. However, amidst the devastation, a wave of humanity has emerged. Local authorities, along with several prominent N.G.O.s, have launched large-scale rescue and relief operations. Volunteers are working tirelessly to evacuate stranded citizens using rubber boats and makeshift rafts.

Relief camps have been set up in government schools and community halls to provide temporary shelter. These organisations are distributing essential supplies, including clean drinking water, dry rations, and medicines. Medical camps are also being organised to treat the injured and prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases. While the water levels have slowly begun to recede, the road to recovery remains long. The administration has urged citizens to remain cautious and stay tuned to official weather alerts.