the Luti reservoir, a small dam in Dhaneshpur village, Balrampur district, collapsed under the strain of relentless heavy rainfall. The resulting flash flood unleashed devastating torrents of water, sweeping through homes and farmlands, leaving destruction in its wake.

The disaster claimed the lives of four individuals, including a woman and her mother-in-law, who were asleep when the floodwaters struck. Three others remain missing, with ongoing search efforts by district authorities and police. The victims' bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations.

Constructed in the early 1980s, the Luti reservoir was unable to withstand the intense rainfall, raising concerns about the resilience of ageing infrastructure in the region. This incident highlights the urgent need for regular maintenance and upgrades to small-scale dams, particularly in flood-prone areas like Balrampur, which faced significant flooding in July 2024 due to the Rapti River overflow.

The swift response from local authorities demonstrates crisis management efforts, but the tragedy underscores systemic issues in flood preparedness and infrastructure maintenance. Further investigation into the reservoir’s condition prior to the collapse and the region’s flood management strategies is critical to prevent future disasters.

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