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  "id": 4571799,
  "title": "India news Live Updates, 31 August 2026: Rising water levels of Mandakini river create flood-like conditions in Chitrakoot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/india-news-live-updates-31-august-2026-rising-water-levels-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/today-india-breaking-news-live-updates-31-august-2026-nepal-floods-toll-788-chitrakoot-mandakini-rahul-gandhi-fir-10856472/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mandakini river's water levels have been rising, leading to flood-like conditions in Chitrakoot and surrounding regions in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district. The aftermath of the flood has left homes and shops destroyed, with streets and businesses buried under mud and sludge. Residents are now facing the arduous task of assessing the extent of the damage. This is a real-time update from The Indian Express, reporting the latest news as it unfolds.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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