Flooding Disrupts Several Madhya Pradesh Districts, Thousands Moved to Safety

Flooding Disrupts Several Madhya Pradesh Districts, Thousands Moved to Safety

Bhopal/Rewa, Aug 21: Flooding has affected several districts in eastern Madhya Pradesh, leading authorities to carry out large-scale rescue and relief operations.

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Rewa, Dindori, Panna, Satna and Chhatarpur are among the affected districts, where rising river levels and waterlogging have disrupted normal life.

In Rewa, more than 4,000 people have been rescued from affected areas and moved to safer locations. Around 3,000 people are staying in 27 relief camps, according to the district administration.

Rescue teams, police personnel and revenue officials have been deployed in vulnerable areas to assist residents and monitor the situation.

In Mauganj, the rising Ashtabhuja River flooded Naigarhi village, leaving four construction workers stranded. One worker was swept away by the strong current, officials said.

In Dindori, rising water levels in the Khermer River forced the closure of the Dindori-Mandla State Highway after water crossed a bridge. Schools up to Class 12 were also closed as a precaution. Schools were similarly closed in parts of Panna.

In Chitrakoot, the Mandakini River entered the market area, while the Gupt Godavari caves were closed to visitors as a safety measure.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast further rainfall in Madhya Pradesh through August 25, particularly in eastern parts of the state. The weather system has been linked to a well-marked low-pressure area over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas, along with the monsoon trough.

Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations and monitoring areas that remain vulnerable to flooding. Residents in affected locations have been advised to follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.