Heavy Rain Batters Many States including MP; 3 die in Dwarka; NMDC check dam breaks in Chhattisgarh, see details and IMD prediction

Continuous rain has caused widespread devastation in Gujarat over the past two days. In Khambhalia, Dwarka, a tragic incident occurred when a three-storey building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of an elderly woman and her two granddaug
hters. Surat has recorded 228 mm of rainfall within 24 hours, transforming roads into rivers.

Surat has experienced three days of relentless heavy rainfall, including 15 cm in the last 24 hours alone. In total, the city has received 34 cm of rain in the past 48 hours, drastically altering its landscape. The downpour persisted throughout Tuesday, exacerbating the situation.

NMDC check dam breaks in Chhattisgarh, over 100 houses, shops collapse

In Chhattisgarh, heavy rains in the Bastar division caused the NMDC check dam in Kirandul, Dantewada district, to break. The resulting floodwaters inundated the city, leading to the collapse of over 100 houses and shops. The force of the water was so intense that it swept away vehicles of all sizes and uprooted roads and streets.

Level of many rivers, water bodies rising in MP

Madhya Pradesh has also been severely affected by the rain, with rising water levels in many rivers, dams, and ponds. Significant dams such as Indira Sagar, Tighra, Tawa, and Bargi have seen water levels increase by 3 to 6 feet within 24 hours. The gates of the Satpura dam in Betul, Thawar in Nainpur, Mandla, and Sheopur dam had to be opened to manage the rising waters. A heavy rain alert has been issued for nine states, including Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

In Uttar Pradesh, areas adjacent to Nepal are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rains. Ten districts, including Lakhimpur, Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Gonda, and Bahraich, are particularly affected. The Rapti river is overflowing in Gorakhpur, flooding villages along its banks and impacting around 40,000 people.

Weather Alerts

Very Heavy Rainfall Expected in Nine States:

Gujarat

Goa

Maharashtra

Odisha

Madhya Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Punjab

Haryana

Rajasthan

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Ten States:

Karnataka

Jharkhand

West Bengal

Sikkim

Uttar Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Meghalaya

Nagaland

Manipur

The continuous rain and resulting floods have led to significant damage and loss of life across multiple states. Authorities are on high alert as they manage the ongoing crisis and prepare for further heavy rains.