- Heavy rain caused flood-like situation in Rewa district.
- Tamsa, Belan rivers flowing above danger mark.
- Over 150 villages isolated due to road connectivity loss.
MP Monsoon Fury: The continuous intense rainfall in Madhya Pradesh over the past 24 hours has significantly increased the water level in the Rewa district, causing panic among the locals. As per the authorities, a flood-like situation has developed as the district has already received over 7.25 inches (187 mm) of rain. The district administration has taken multiple precautionary steps and has advised the locals to stay updated and follow the guidelines.
Waterlogging In Lower Regions
The water level has significantly increased in all the major water bodies due to the continuous rain, causing waterlogging in both the rural and urban settlements. The total rainfall in the district this monsoon season has reached 426.8 mm, the most in the past few years.
As per the reports, almost all the reservoirs in the region are overflowing due to the rapid inflow of water. The administration has opened all 18 gates of the Behar River to manage the situation. Apart from this, water is being drained by opening 14 gates of the Bakia Barrage, five gates of the Meja Barrage, and four gates of the Andwa Dam as well.
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Rivers Flow Over Danger Mark
The water level of the Tamsa River has risen nearly two and a half meters above the danger mark in the Tarai region, leading to concerns. Apart from this, the Belan River and its tributaries, the Naina and Gorma, have also crossed the danger mark. The Belan River's water level has risen by seven and a half feet in the last 24 hours.
The sudden surge in water levels has completely cut off road connectivity to over 150 villages in over two dozen panchayats in the Terai region. The administration informed that over 400 villages in Rewa and the neighboring Mauganj district have been affected, with many mud houses reported to have collapsed.
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The weather department has warned that the intermittent rain will continue in the region for the next five days.