Massive floods have erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal area due to torrential rains. Shivpuri, Sheopur, Datia, Gwalior, Guna, Bhind, and Morena are among the districts in the state that have been affected by floods caused by excessive rains.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Army, and the BSF are all involved in the rescue operations, according to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
“5,950 people rescued from 240 villages, while efforts on to rescue 1,950 plus more. 70 teams of SDRF engaged in rescue alongside NDRF, Army and BSF teams, while IAF too has resumed it’s rescue operations,” Mr Chouhan said.
2,000 people were rescued from 90 villages in Shivpuri and 5,950 from 90 villages in Datia, Gwalior, Morena, and Bhind by state and national disaster relief troops.
Rescue efforts have also begun with the use of Air Force helicopters.
So far, 1,500 people have been successfully evacuated from 32 villages in Sheopur.
According to the Chief Minister, who conducted an airborne reconnaissance of the flood-affected areas on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri and Sheopur districts got an unprecedented 800 mm of rain from Monday to Tuesday.
“While situation in Shivpuri and Gwalior is improving with a decline in Parwati river level, Morena and Bhind districts are the new cause of concern, as Chambal river is in spate particularly due to water release from Kota Barrage,” Mr. Chouhan said.
The communication system, as well as highways and trains, have all been disrupted. By speaking with the Ministry of Telecommunications, efforts are being taken to restore the arrangements. According to the Chief Minister, rail service between Guna and Shivpuri is no longer available.
“Population in low-lying areas near river Chambal being shifted to safer places in Morena and Bhind districts. Telecommunication infrastructure badly damaged in Sheopur district. NH-3 closed in Datia district after cracks in a bridge,” he added.
The Chambal River’s water level continues to rise, putting Bhind and Morena districts at risk of flooding. The water level will rise as a result of the water discharged from the Kota barrage. The evacuation of villages in low-lying areas, notably Morena, is underway. In Bhind, 800 residents have been relocated to safer areas. The water level in the Sindh River is likewise steadily rising.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan told reporters that he briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Madhya Pradesh flood crisis. “Arrangements have been made to airlift the individuals with the aid of the Centre. All rescue and relief activities are underway.”
The Chief Minister went on to say that relief efforts are underway, with camps and food being set up for people impacted by the floods and rain.1
