Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Chitrakoot On High Alert As Mandakini River Swells
The Mandakini River has swollen, so Chitrakoot is on high alert.
Officials are taking precautions to protect people.
Around 350 people have been rescued in Satna.
Indian Air Force helicopters and drones are being used.
District Magistrate Pulkit Garg said the situation is under control.
He asked residents to listen to the administration.
People were also told not to go near the river or its ghats.
These steps are meant to help keep everyone safe.
Chitrakoot has been placed on high alert as the Mandakini River swells.
About 350 people have been rescued in Satna.
Indian Air Force helicopters and drones have been deployed.
District Magistrate Pulkit Garg said precautionary measures are being taken.
Garg said the situation is under control and urged residents to avoid rivers and ghats.
- Who
- Chitrakoot district officials, led by District Magistrate Pulkit Garg, along with the Indian Air Force and rescue teams.
- What
- Chitrakoot was placed on high alert after the Mandakini River swelled, while 350 people were rescued in Satna.
- Where
- Chitrakoot and Satna; the warning applies particularly to the Mandakini River and nearby ghats.
- Why
- Because the Mandakini River has swollen and authorities are taking precautions to protect residents.
- Alert area
- Chitrakoot
- River
- Mandakini River
- Rescued
- 350 people in Satna
- Deployed resources
- Indian Air Force helicopters and drones
- District Magistrate
- Pulkit Garg
- Situation assessment
- The situation was described as under control
- Public advisory
- Residents were urged to follow official instructions and avoid the river and ghats