Heavy rains lashed several parts of Chhattisgarh over the past two days, leading to flooding and disrupting daily life in multiple districts of the state. The heavy rainfall resulted in several small rivers and rivulets overflowing, impacting normal activities in Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma and Narayanpur districts. Additionally, roads have been inundated and several villages in the Bastar region have been cut off, officials said.
State Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap has urged district collectors and revenue officials to prepare for flood-like situations and implement disaster management measures. He has instructed officials to keep disaster management centres operational around the clock and to take preventive actions against seasonal illnesses. Regular monitoring of water levels in dams, reservoirs and bridges has also been mandated.
Over 100 villages in Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma have been cut off due to the incessant rains. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police have been deployed for the evacuation of stranded individuals. Several houses and crops have been damaged and heavy flooding has affected low-lying areas in Sukma, where water has overflowed onto National Highway-30. Motor boats and Home Guard personnel have been deployed to assist with crossing waterlogged roads.
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Road transport between Dantewada, Katekalyan, Sukma, and Bijapur has been disrupted as water flows over culverts and rivulets. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma visited Kholwa and Singhanpuri villages to assess the situation.
Chhattisgarh has recorded an average rainfall of 1050.8 mm since June 1, with Bijapur receiving the highest at 2263.3 mm and Bemetara the lowest at 537.0 mm.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for very heavy rainfall in the districts of Mungeli, Balod, Kabirdham, Rajnandgaon and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, with similar conditions expected in Durg, Bemetara, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki and Bijapur over the next 24 hours.
(With PTI Inputs)