Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Washes Away Singrauli Road, Alternative Route Promised
Heavy rain damaged a road in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
Because the road was washed away, vehicles could not use it normally.
District Collector Gaurav Banel asked highway officials to create another route.
Officials said this alternative road may open in one or two days.
Engineers will also work to repair the damaged road.
Rain has made the repair work more difficult.
Municipal Commissioner Nagarjun B Gauda visited several areas affected by flooding.
Officials were told to remove the water and check on residents.
Heavy rainfall washed away a road in Singrauli, disrupting traffic.
Collector Gaurav Banel asked the National Highways Authority of India to build an alternative route.
The administration said the temporary route would open to the public within one or two days.
Engineers are expected to work on restoring the damaged road despite continuing rain-related difficulties.
Flood-hit areas including Bardadih, Panna Naka and Jigan Hat remained waterlogged, prompting drainage efforts.
- Who
- Singrauli district officials, Collector Gaurav Banel, the National Highways Authority of India and Municipal Commissioner Nagarjun B Gauda.
- What
- Heavy rain washed away a road, disrupting traffic, while officials arranged an alternative route and inspected flooded areas.
- When
- After heavy rainfall; the alternative route was expected to open within one or two days.
- Where
- Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh, including Bardadih, Panna Naka and Jigan Hat.
- Why
- To restore traffic and drain accumulated rainwater from flood-hit areas.
- Location
- Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall
- Main damage
- A road was washed away
- Alternative route
- Expected to open in one or two days
- Traffic response
- Collector Gaurav Banel asked highway officials to build an alternative route
- Flood-hit areas
- Bardadih, Panna Naka and Jigan Hat
- Municipal response
- Officials were directed to drain accumulated rainwater