3 weeks ago
Schools remain closed in Bhopal, Guna as heavy rain continues
In a place called Madhya Pradesh in India, it has rained very heavily for three days in a row.
The rain has made water collect in streets and flooded some areas.
Because of this, schools in two cities, Bhopal and Guna, stayed closed on Wednesday.
Schools in Bhopal were also closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The leader of the state, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, wanted to make sure people stay safe.
He talked to rescue teams from a special control room and checked how each district was doing.
Workers from the SDRF, police and Home Guards saved 527 people from the flood water.
The Chief Minister told drivers not to cross roads where water is flowing over them.
He also said air ambulances should be ready to help wherever they are needed.
Local people who helped save lives will also be rewarded.
Schools in Bhopal and Guna will remain closed on Wednesday as heavy rain continues for a third consecutive day in Madhya Pradesh.
Bhopal schools had already remained closed on Monday and Tuesday because of the prevailing weather.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reviewed rescue and relief operations from the State Disaster Management situation room and took district-wise updates.
Officials reported that 527 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas across the state so far (till Aug 10).
Yadav directed round-the-clock rescue operations, barred vehicles from crossing water-covered culverts or causeways, and ordered air ambulances where necessary.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, district administrations, and rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force, police and Home Guards; students in Bhopal and Guna
- What
- Schools in Bhopal and Guna remained closed on Wednesday as heavy rain continued for a third day, causing waterlogging, while authorities rescued 527 people from flood-affected areas
- Where
- Bhopal, Guna and other Madhya Pradesh districts, including Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha and Khandwa
- When
- Wednesday, the third consecutive day of heavy rain; the rescue figure is as of Aug 10
- Why
- Continuous heavy rain triggered waterlogging and flooding, prompting district administrations to prioritise student safety and maintain rescue operations
Key facts
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Cities with school closures
- Bhopal and Guna
- School closure period
- Bhopal schools closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- People rescued from floods
- 527 (till Aug 10)
- Rescue teams
- State Disaster Response Force, police, Home Guards and local residents
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Districts under review
- Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha, Khandwa
Quotes
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
State Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
“"The lives of 527 people have been saved due to the prompt action of the SDRF, police and Home Guards."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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