Dindori (Madhya Pradesh): A group of Kanwariyas from Chhattisgarh crossed the flooded Seoni river in Dindori district’s Gopalpur area, risking their lives despite strong water flow on Sunday.
A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. In the video, it can be clearly seen that the Kanwariyas are walking in a straight line through the gushing water. Some are seen holding hands to maintain balance, while others are carefully placing their feet on the slippery path.
Check out the video below :
The river was overflowing due to continuous rainfall in the region. Water was flowing rapidly over a road diversion built on the river, yet the pilgrims did not stop and decided to walk through the floodwaters.
The fast-moving water reaches up to their knees, making it a highly dangerous situation. One wrong step could have led to a major accident.
Locals watching the video expressed shock and concern, saying such actions during floods are unsafe.
Officials have repeatedly warned people not to cross rivers, diversions, or low-lying areas during heavy rains.
The Kanwar Yatra is a religious journey, but authorities urge pilgrims to stay safe and not take unnecessary risks, especially during the ongoing monsoon and flood warnings in several districts of Madhya Pradesh.
