Bhopal, July 5
Heavy rains continued to lash eastern Madhya Pradesh for the second consecutive day, creating flood-like situations and severely disrupting normal life.
In several places, roads and bridges were either submerged or swept away, cutting off access and stranding residents.
Districts including Dindori, Balaghat, Jabalpur, Mandla, Rewa, and Sagar were among the worst affected by the relentless downpour over the past 30 hours. Rivers and streams in these areas are overflowing, adding to the crisis.
In Mandla, a landslide occurred on National Highway 30 on Friday, and a key bridge connecting the district to Jabalpur was washed away, impacting connectivity and emergency response efforts.
In Tikamgarh, panic gripped a tribal girls' hostel after floodwaters entered the premises. Fortunately, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams carried out a swift rescue, evacuating all students to safety.
In view of the deteriorating weather and to ensure the safety of children, the district administrations in Dindori and Mandla have declared a holiday for all schools.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for most parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh till July 8, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, yellow alerts are in place for at least 20 districts, including Gwalior-Chambal, Sagar, Bhopal, and Indore, for the next 24 hours.