Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Floods: 527 Rescued, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, very heavy rains fell and made rivers rise very quickly.
The rising water flooded many towns and villages.
Rescue teams worked hard and saved 527 people from the water.
The leader of the state, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was happy about the rescue work.
He talked to rescue teams and affected people on a video call.
He also gave instructions to teams working in the flooded areas.
He told people who live near rivers to be very careful.
He told drivers not to try to drive across flooded roads or bridges.
He said this is dangerous, because a driver in Rajgarh tried to cross a flooded river and caused a disaster.
He also said the state will reward people who help save others' lives.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said rescue teams have saved 527 lives across flood-hit areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Seven pilgrims were rescued in Khandwa district.
Yadav reviewed the flood situation via video conference at the State Disaster Management Situation Room at Home Guards Headquarters.
A driver's attempt to cross a flooded river in Rajgarh led to a disaster; the CM ordered that vehicles be barred from overflowing culverts.
The CM virtually monitored rescues in Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha and Khandwa and promised a reward system for those who save lives.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and rescue teams in Madhya Pradesh
- What
- 527 people were rescued from flood-hit areas and the Chief Minister reviewed relief operations
- When
- Tuesday, amid heavy rains over the last few days
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, including Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha and Khandwa; the statement was made in Bhopal
- Why
- Heavy rains sent rivers into spate, flooding waterlogged areas and stranding people
- Number rescued
- 527 lives saved so far
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Pilgrims rescued in Khandwa
- 7
- Districts monitored
- Rajgarh, Sehore, Agar Malwa, Vidisha, Khandwa
- Monsoon rainfall
- 15% below normal
- Situation room
- State Disaster Management Situation Room, Home Guards Headquarters
- Rajgarh incident
- Driver tried to cross a flooded river, leading to disaster
- New measure
- Reward system planned for people who save lives