Survey by drone in Faizullaganj
Dial 112 in case of any emergency,” the drone announces as it flies over the flooded locality, carrying the police’s message to residents stranded on upper floors and rooftops. With an advertised payload capacity of 10 kg and an all-up weight of 24 kg, the drone can also transport relief supplies to residents cut off by floodwater.
“The announcements are intended not only to provide emergency information but also to reassure residents who may otherwise feel isolated in the darkness,” said DCP North Amit K Anand. Anand, who is overseeing the police response in the affected area, said the deployment was part of a broader effort to maintain surveillance and assist residents in flood-hit pockets where movement remained restricted. Lucknow: In a first, Lucknow Police has turned to drone technology to provide relief and security to residents of flood-hit Faizullaganj, where submerged lanes have made conventional patrolling difficult and forced some families to leave their homes. Equipped with a lighting system, live-surveillance camera and public address system, the drone is performing three functions at once: illuminating waterlogged streets, keeping watch over deserted homes and broadcasting messages to residents stranded by floodwaters. It can also carry up to 10kg of relief supplies to areas that are difficult to access on foot. “UP Police is here to help you. Police personnel can then use boats to reach stranded families, deliver assistance and carry out rescue operations.