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Heavy Chhattisgarh Rains Flood Gadchiroli, 525 Residents Evacuated Overnight
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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Intense rainfall in Chhattisgarh caused floodwaters to spill into Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, prompting authorities to evacuate 525 people during the night.
Heavy monsoon showers over Chhattisgarh on Tuesday pushed river levels beyond their banks, allowing floodwaters to flow into adjoining Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. Local officials said the sudden rise in water caused low‑lying villages to become inundated within hours.
The district administration activated emergency protocols and moved 525 residents from affected hamlets to temporary shelters overnight. Rescue teams, supported by state disaster response units, used boats and trucks to reach families stranded on higher ground.
Preliminary reports indicate no casualties so far, but roads connecting Gadchiroli to neighboring towns remain submerged, hampering relief logistics. Authorities continue to monitor water levels and have warned residents to stay alert as the situation develops.
The incident highlights the inter‑state nature of flood risks in central India, prompting calls for coordinated river‑basin management between Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
The district administration activated emergency protocols and moved 525 residents from affected hamlets to temporary shelters overnight. Rescue teams, supported by state disaster response units, used boats and trucks to reach families stranded on higher ground.
Preliminary reports indicate no casualties so far, but roads connecting Gadchiroli to neighboring towns remain submerged, hampering relief logistics. Authorities continue to monitor water levels and have warned residents to stay alert as the situation develops.
The incident highlights the inter‑state nature of flood risks in central India, prompting calls for coordinated river‑basin management between Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.