525 Evacuated! Chhattisgarh Rains Trigger Flooding In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli; NDRF Rescues Patients By Boat| VIDEO
Gadchiroli: Nearly 525 people were evacuated to safer locations after heavy rainfall in neighbouring Chhattisgarh triggered flooding in Maharashtra's Bhamragad area of Gadchiroli district, officials said. With floodwaters beginning to recede on Saturday, the situation is gradually improving, though authorities have urged residents in low-lying and riverside areas to remain alert. Visuals from the…
Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall from neighbouring Chhattisgarh, leading to the evacuation of 525 people. The evacuation operation, led by the Gadchiroli Collector and Tehsildar, began on Thursday afternoon and continued until late at night. The local administration prioritized the safety of residents trapped or threatened by rising floodwaters.
An ailing student from Binagonda Ashram School was among those rescued using a boat by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team. Two seriously ill patients were also evacuated by boat as the Bhamragad-Alapalli route was closed due to flooding. Authorities continue to monitor water levels, with officials urging residents in low-lying and riverside areas to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions.
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