Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Chitrakoot on High Alert as Mandakini River Overflows Lowlands
The Mandakini River rose quickly in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh.
Some low-lying places, including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada, faced flooding.
Police used drones to watch the water and affected areas.
Rescue teams worked to move stranded pilgrims and residents to safe places.
The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police inspected the response.
Officials said the situation was still under control.
Food, medicine and other supplies were given to people who needed them.
Residents and visitors were told to stay away from the river and ghats.
Rising Mandakini River waters created a flood-like situation in Chitrakoot’s low-lying areas, including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada.
Chitrakoot Police deployed drone cameras to monitor affected areas and track water flow.
The District Magistrate said the situation remained under control as precautionary measures were intensified.
NDRF and SDRF teams conducted rescue operations and evacuated stranded pilgrims and other people to safer locations.
Officials inspected relief efforts and delivered food, medicines and other essential supplies to affected residents and stranded people.
- Who
- Chitrakoot district officials, Chitrakoot Police, NDRF, SDRF, residents and pilgrims.
- What
- Rising Mandakini River waters caused a flood-like situation, prompting drone surveillance, rescue operations and relief distribution.
- When
- Not specified in the reports.
- Where
- Low-lying areas of Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada.
- Why
- The Mandakini River’s water levels rose, increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying and river-adjacent areas.
- Affected river
- Mandakini River
- Affected locations
- Ram Ghat, Nirmohi Akhada and other low-lying areas of Chitrakoot
- Monitoring
- Chitrakoot Police used drone cameras to monitor the affected areas and water flow.
- Rescue agencies
- National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force
- Situation assessment
- The District Magistrate said the situation remained under control.
- Relief provided
- Food, medicines and other essential items
- Public advisory
- People were urged to follow administrative instructions and avoid the river and ghats.
