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Flood Rescues Continue Across Satna as Army Aids Chitrakoot
Heavy rain and rising river water caused flooding in parts of Satna and Chitrakoot.
Rescue teams have saved more than 350 people in Satna.
The teams are working during the day and at night.
An Army helicopter also rescued two people in Chitrakoot.
Officials warned that the water could rise further.
They asked people in dangerous areas to move to temporary shelters.
Drones are being used to watch the water and affected places.
Officials said the situation was under control but told residents to stay away from rivers and ghats.
More than 350 people have been rescued across Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district.
State Disaster Response Force teams continued rescue operations around the clock, including at night.
An Army helicopter rescued and transported two people in Chitrakoot.
Rising waters in the Mandakini River caused flood-like conditions in low-lying areas including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada.
Authorities urged residents to move to temporary shelters, while drones monitored affected areas.
- Who
- More than 350 residents, State Disaster Response Force teams, district officials, police, and an Army helicopter crew were involved.
- What
- Rescue and relief operations are underway because of flood-like conditions; two people were airlifted in Chitrakoot.
- Where
- Satna district, including Birsinghpur, Jignahat, and Kriplapur, and Chitrakoot areas including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada.
- When
- Operations were continuing around the clock, including at night, when the report was issued.
- Why
- Rising water levels, particularly in the Mandakini River, created dangerous conditions in low-lying areas.
Key facts
- Rescued in Satna
- More than 350 people
- Helicopter rescue
- Two people rescued and safely transported in Chitrakoot
- Main response agency
- State Disaster Response Force
- Affected river
- Mandakini River
- Temporary shelters
- Shelters were established in Najirabad and Kriplapur
- Monitoring
- Drone cameras were being used to monitor affected areas and water flow
- Official assessment
- The Chitrakoot district administration said the situation was under control
Quotes
Chitrakoot district administration
District administration issuing a flood-safety advisory
“The water level will rise higher than where you are currently. As the water level continues to rise, you will find yourselves in a dangerous situation. Therefore, please move to the temporary shelters set up by the administration and take refuge.”
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“Due to the rising water levels of the Mandakini River, a flood-like situation has arisen in the Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada areas.”
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Satish Kumar
Collector of Satna
“District Commandant Home Guard #Satna has informed that the SDRF team is conducting rescue operations even at night. Approximately more than 350 individuals have been rescued across the entire district.”
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