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Chitrakoot Floods Evacuate 400 as Mandakini Breaks 23-Year Record
Heavy water caused a flood-like situation in Chitrakoot.
The Mandakini River rose to its highest recorded level there.
Its water reached 135.2 meters, higher than the previous record set in 2003.
More than 400 people were evacuated to safer places.
Officials also said about 600 people were rescued, especially near Ramghat.
About 16 villages were affected.
Relief teams distributed thousands of food packets and arranged other supplies.
People were told to stay away from rivers while rescue and cleanup work continued.
More than 400 people were evacuated as Chitrakoot faced a flood-like situation.
The Mandakini River reached 135.2 meters, exceeding its previous 2003 record of 134.5 meters.
Around 16 villages were affected, with officials arranging food packets, dry rations, and hot meals.
Officials said approximately 600 people were rescued, particularly from Ramghat and nearby areas.
NDRF, SDRF, district teams, and sanitation workers remained deployed while damage assessments continued.
- Who
- Residents of Chitrakoot and nearby villages, district authorities, NDRF, and SDRF teams.
- What
- A flood-like situation led to evacuations, rescues, relief distribution, and damage assessments.
- Where
- Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh, particularly Ramghat and nearby localities; flood preparations were also made in Varanasi district.
- When
- The situation and record water level were reported on Sunday after flooding the previous night.
- Why
- The Mandakini River crossed its danger mark and reached a record level, while officials anticipated possible rises in the Ganga and Varuna rivers.
Key facts
- Mandakini water level
- 135.2 meters
- Previous record
- 134.5 meters in 2003
- Villages affected
- Approximately 16
- People evacuated
- More than 400
- People reportedly rescued
- Approximately 600
- Food relief
- More than 3,000 food packets distributed
- Response agencies
- National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force
Quotes
Pulkit Garg
Chitrakoot District Magistrate
“Previously, the highest water level here was 134.5 meters in 2003, but the flood that came last night reached a water level of 135.2 meters.”
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“I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid going near the rivers...”
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