Gwalior-Chambal Flood: Rising Chambal floods Morena, Bhind, Sheopur; 80 villages submerged

Gwalior-Chambal Flood: Rising Chambal floods Morena, Bhind, Sheopur; 80 villages submerged

3 IAF helicopters pressed into rescue operation

Staff ReporterUpdated: Thursday, August 25, 2022, 11:53 PM IST
article-image

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): While water level is receding in the rest of the state, the Chambal is in spate and has flooded Bhind, Morena and Sheopur. The river is flowing 8-metre above the danger mark. Morena Collector said that the river’s water level was increasing constantly. Proper arrangements have been made. Three IAF helicopters have also been pressed into rescue operation.

As many as 80 villages of Chambal belt are submerged, including 51 villages in Morena and 10 in Bhind district, said home department officials.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the current situation of rain in the state, floods in Chambal basin and relief works in detail from Vallabh Bhawan State Situation Room on Thursday.

CM requested the affected citizens of these districts through video conference to remain alert and assured them that the government was with them. Life is important. He told them to support the administration's effort and shift to the highlands.

CM sought information about coordination in flood relief works from Commissioner Gwalior. It was informed in the meeting that disaster management teams were engaged in rescue work in the affected areas. The members of the disaster team were working incessantly for the public.

CM held talks with three collectors of the Chambal division. He sought detailed information from Sheopur Collector Shivam Verma, Bhind Collector Shailendra Chouhan and Morena Collector Kartikeya.

Morena Collector told the CM that the water level of Chambal was increasing constantly and proper arrangements had been made.

RECENT STORIES

Bhopal News: Administration Changes School Timing, BMC Yet To Provide Wooden Logs For Bonfire; Takes...

Bhopal News: Administration Changes School Timing, BMC Yet To Provide Wooden Logs For Bonfire; Takes...

Bhopal News: 78 Ijtema Concludes With Dua-E-Khas; Jamaatis Begin Journey Back Home

Bhopal News: 78 Ijtema Concludes With Dua-E-Khas; Jamaatis Begin Journey Back Home

MP News: Geo-Tagged Eurasian Griffon Vulture On Return Path To State From Kazakhstan; It Has Covered...

MP News: Geo-Tagged Eurasian Griffon Vulture On Return Path To State From Kazakhstan; It Has Covered...

Bhopal News: Tragedy Averted As Bus Rear Wheels Detach, Passengers Safe

Bhopal News: Tragedy Averted As Bus Rear Wheels Detach, Passengers Safe

Bhopal News: Schools To Start After 8:30 AM As Severe Cold Wave Strikes City

Bhopal News: Schools To Start After 8:30 AM As Severe Cold Wave Strikes City