Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Heavy Rains Flood Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Thousands Rescued in Rewa
Heavy rain caused rivers to rise in several parts of Madhya Pradesh.
Some towns and villages were flooded or filled with water.
In Rewa, rescuers moved more than 4,000 people to safer places.
About 3,000 people are staying in 27 relief camps.
One worker was swept away when the Ashtabhuja River flooded a village.
Schools were closed in some districts to keep children safe.
A road between Dindori and Mandla was also closed because water crossed a bridge.
Tourists were kept out of the Gupt Godavari caves as a safety measure.
More rain is expected through August 25.
Heavy rain caused flood-like conditions and waterlogging in Dindori, Panna, Rewa, Satna and Chhatarpur.
More than 4,000 people were rescued in Rewa, while about 3,000 were moved into 27 relief camps.
One of four construction workers trapped by the swollen Ashtabhuja River was swept away in Mauganj.
Schools and some Anganwadi centres were closed, while the Dindori-Mandla State Highway was shut after river water crossed a bridge.
The India Meteorological Department forecast continued rain through August 25 as a low-pressure area affected the region.
- Who
- Residents of several Madhya Pradesh districts, along with revenue officials, police personnel and rescue teams.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flooding and waterlogging, prompting rescues, relief camps, road closures and precautionary shutdowns.
- When
- Friday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting continued rainfall through August 25.
- Where
- Eastern Madhya Pradesh, including Rewa, Dindori, Panna, Satna, Chhatarpur, Mauganj and Chitrakoot.
- Why
- A well-marked low-pressure area over northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas, along with the monsoon trough, contributed to the weather system.
- People rescued in Rewa
- More than 4,000
- People in Rewa relief camps
- About 3,000 across 27 camps
- Districts reporting flooding or waterlogging
- Dindori, Panna, Rewa, Satna and Chhatarpur
- Rainfall received so far
- About 599 mm, compared with a normal 675.1 mm
- Overall rainfall deficit
- About 11% across Madhya Pradesh
- Forecast period
- Continued rainfall through August 25
- Fatality or missing-person report
- One construction worker was swept away in Mauganj