Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Mandakini Floods Chitrakoot, 1,438 Evacuated; Three Die in Collapse
Heavy rain caused the Mandakini River to rise and flood many villages in Chitrakoot.
More than 1,400 people were moved to safer places.
Rescue teams used boats and other equipment to help people surrounded by water.
About 650 homes were damaged, and 70 homes fell down completely.
Three people from one family died when their temporary house collapsed.
Relief camps were opened for families who had to leave home.
Officials are giving people essential supplies and watching the river closely.
More rain could make the flooding worse.
Other parts of Madhya Pradesh were also warned about very heavy rain.
Floodwaters have affected more than 50 villages in Chitrakoot, Satna district, since August 29.
The National Disaster Response Force evacuated 1,438 people, while the State Disaster Response Force rescued about 100.
Around 650 houses have been damaged, including 70 that completely collapsed, according to the district magistrate.
Three members of one family died when a kutcha house collapsed in Barachhi after heavy rain.
The Mandakini River stood at about 138.52 metres, while road connectivity was disrupted near Maihar.
- Who
- Residents of more than 50 affected villages, district officials, the National Disaster Response Force, and the State Disaster Response Force.
- What
- Flooding damaged homes, displaced 1,438 people, disrupted roads, and caused three deaths in a house collapse.
- When
- The flooding has continued since August 29; the latest situation was reported on Thursday.
- Where
- Chitrakoot in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh; the fatal collapse occurred in Barachhi Gram Panchayat.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and the rising Mandakini River caused the flooding and house collapse.
- People evacuated
- 1,438 by the National Disaster Response Force
- People rescued
- About 100 by the State Disaster Response Force
- Villages affected
- More than 50
- Homes damaged
- Around 650, including 70 completely collapsed
- River level
- About 138.52 metres, close to the danger mark
- Fatalities
- Three members of one family
- State rainfall
- 714.2 mm recorded against a normal 799.9 mm, an approximately 11% deficit