Maunath Bhanjan | Mau District | Mau Uttar Pradesh

MAU popularly known as MAUNATH BHANJAN , is a small town in UTTAR PRADESH very near, 90 km from the holy city VARANASI and 70 km from the historic city GORAKHPUR and AZAMGARH . It is also known as the powerhouse of textile weavers in Eastern UTTAR PRADESH ( INDIA ). Mau is a well-known and industrially advanced district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Mau history is much older.  Mau is famous for its small textile industries , which are the major earning resources for the people. The remains of Mahabharta and Ramayana  are found here.   Although scientific research and exploration efforts in this direction have been made.  It is situated on the bank of Ghaghar a also known as Saryu River . Tamsa River  also flows through the heart of the city.  It is said that the Maharaja Dasaratha Tretayug flourished in the reign of the saints on the spot. Maharishi Valmiki Ashram was a lacerated wound on the coast.   The city lies on ...

The impact of the storm Yaas from the Bay of Bengal was seen in Mau District also. There was heavy rain throughout the day on Thursday and Friday i.e. 27 and 28 May 2021. Because of this, where the weather remained completely pleasant, people stayed in the houses due to the lockdown. Fewer people were seen on the streets. On the other hand, the administration is in full alert mode regarding Yaas storm in Mau District. The administration has started monitoring by constituting a team of officers in every block of Mau District. The order to monitor the situations of all the tehsils was issued by District Magistrate. In addition, the electricity department team is ready to deal with the cyclone. Overall, administrative preparations have been made to deal with the storm.  Amid of Covid 19 situation in the district administration has also released a notification to track and make alternative arrangements for the shortage of oxygen in the plant at Tajopur due to electricity. Apart from t...