DM & SP Farrukhabad, Reviewing Relief Efforts
Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh – In a heart-wrenching incident in Farrukhabad’s Maudarwaja police station area, a pregnant woman named Jamuna Khatoon lost her life on August 15, 2025, while trying to reach a hospital through floodwaters. The tragedy took place in Madaiya village, where heavy rains and flooding have turned life upside down for many. Jamuna, who was expecting her child, passed away on a boat as her husband and an ASHA worker desperately tried to get her medical help.
The Ganga River’s rising waters have hit Farrukhabad hard, flooding villages and cutting off roads. Jamuna’s family faced this nightmare when she suddenly fell ill. With no time to waste, her husband and the local ASHA worker arranged a boat to rush her to a hospital in Mohammadabad, about 10 kilometers away. The journey was tough, with strong currents and water everywhere. Sadly, Jamuna’s condition worsened on the way, and she passed away before they could reach doctors.
Local officials confirmed the incident, and police from Maudarwaja station reached the spot to assist. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains and water released from the Narora barrage, have submerged over 200 villages in the district, leaving thousands stranded. The local administration has promised aid, including money for Jamuna’s family, but that’s little comfort for those grieving.
The district administration is now stepping up rescue efforts. Boats and relief teams are working around the clock to help people stuck in places like Madaiya. District Magistrate Sh. Ashutosh Kumar Dwivedi said they’re providing food, water, and medical camps, but the situation remains grim. Over 5,000 people have been moved to safer spots, and teams from the National Disaster Response Force are pitching in.
This isn’t the first time Farrukhabad has faced such sorrow. Floods hit the area hard every few years, and locals say better roads and nearby health centers could save lives. The nearest hospital being so far away made things harder for Jamuna’s family. Some are now asking for stronger flood defenses and faster emergency services to stop such tragedies.
