NOIDA, June 11 -- The irrigation department on Wednesday issued a fresh warning against illegal construction in the Hindon river floodplain across Noida and Greater Noida, saying owners of such structures will be responsible for any loss of life or property during floods and will not receive compensation from the government.

The department said floodplain areas under its jurisdiction include villages such as Chhajarsi, Chotpur, Yusufpur, Chak Shahberi, Bahlolpur, Garhi Chaukhandi, Haibatpur, Parthala Khanjarpur, Sorkha Jahidabad, Kakrala, Alavardipur, Jalpura, Haldoni, Kulesra and others along the river's corridor. Similar restrictions apply to villages near the Hindon-Yamuna embankment and the Yamuna floodplain.

"These areas fall withi...