Sarayu river floods several areas in UP's Gorakhpur

The Sarayu river has flooded several areas of Gola and Barhalganj tehsils in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district. As many as 296 boats are carrying out the relief work and Prayagraj district officials have been asked to send 12 motor boats to the region. Neighbouring Azamgarh and Deoria districts in UP have also been affected by the flooded river.