{
  "id": 5742672,
  "title": "Kwari River Swells Amid Heavy Rains In MP’s Vijaypur; Bridge Submerged & Homes Go Under Water — VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kwari-river-swells-amid-heavy-rains-in-mps-vijaypur-bridge-submerged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T07:24:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/kwari-river-swells-amid-heavy-rains-in-mps-vijaypur-bridge-submerged-homes-go-under-water-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh's Kwari River has experienced a significant increase in water levels due to two days of continuous rainfall, leading to flood conditions in Vijaypur and surrounding villages. The rising water has inundated homes, shops, and roads, prompting authorities to halt traffic on the Vijaypur-Tetra road due to a submerged bridge. A video circulating on Saturday showcases the bridge covered in floodwater alongside numerous houses surrounded by water.\n\nSheopur, Madhya Pradesh, has also faced heavy rain, with rivers and streams overflowing and the Awdha Dam breaching. The Kwari River in Vijaypur has reached a dangerous level, causing water to enter homes in low-lying areas. Several residents have begun vacating their homes with their essential belongings as they move to safer locations.\n\nThe Kwari River's swift rising water level has nearly hit the danger mark, leading to residents in Vijaypur and nearby villages being evacuated. Authorities, including police personnel and officials, have been deployed near the submerged bridge to prevent people from approaching the flooded area. Due to the continuous rise in water levels, residents have been cautioned against approaching the river or the submerged bridge.\n\nThe heavy rainfall has also impacted Vijaypur town, with shops in the vegetable market area flooded, causing concerns over potential losses for traders. Additionally, a wall at the Kothari Palace premises reportedly collapsed due to the rain and waterlogging. Run Singh Colony has also suffered from waterlogging, making it difficult for residents to move out of their homes.\n\nSimilar flooding conditions have been reported in Iklaud village, where the Kwari River's rising water level has entered low-lying areas, inundating several houses. Villagers are worried that further rainfall might cause the river to rise even more. Authorities are on high alert in affected regions, focusing on ensuring the safety of residents and moving them to safer places if the situation worsens.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh’s Kwari River has swollen after two days of continuous rain, leading to flood-like conditions in Vijaypur and nearby villages. The rising water level has affected homes, shops and roads, while a bridge on the Vijaypur-Tetra route has been submerged, forcing authorities to stop traffic on the road. A video of the scene surfaced on Saturday, showing the…",
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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."
}