Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Says Chitrakoot Floods Broke Previous Records
Heavy rain caused rivers near Chitrakoot to rise quickly.
Floodwater entered some homes and damaged people’s belongings.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the flooding was worse than any previous flood there.
He met affected families and gave them relief supplies.
His main goal was to help people return home safely after the water went down.
Officials were told to remain in Chitrakoot for three days to manage relief work.
The Mandakini River began to recede on Sunday.
Two Indian Air Force helicopters rescued two people who were trapped by the flood.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Chitrakoot’s floods broke all previous records.
Heavy rainfall caused the Mandakini and Semrawal rivers to rise and flood several areas.
Floodwater entered homes and damaged household belongings, officials said.
Yadav distributed relief supplies and ordered officials to supervise relief and rehabilitation for three days.
Two Indian Air Force helicopters rescued two people stranded by the floods before returning Saturday evening.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, affected residents, local officials, and the Indian Air Force.
- What
- Severe flooding affected Chitrakoot, with homes damaged and rescue and relief operations launched.
- When
- The flooding and rescue operations occurred before and during Sunday; helicopters returned Saturday evening, and Yadav visited on Sunday.
- Where
- Chitrakoot in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, with Yadav also assessing the situation from Rewa.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused the Mandakini and Semrawal rivers to rise, triggering flash flooding.
- Flood severity
- Mohan Yadav said the floods broke all previous records.
- Main rivers involved
- The Mandakini and Semrawal rivers rose after heavy rainfall.
- Impact
- Water entered several houses and damaged household belongings.
- Rescue effort
- Two Indian Air Force helicopters rescued two people stranded in the floods.
- Water levels
- The Mandakini River had receded considerably by Sunday.
- Government response
- Officials were directed to remain in Chitrakoot for three days to supervise relief and rehabilitation.