{
  "id": 9931086,
  "title": "Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Chhattisgarh; Kharun River swells, roads submerged in Raipur-Durg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/heavy-rain-triggers-flood-like-situation-in-chhattisgarh-kharun-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:59:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heavy-rain-triggers-flood-like-situation-in-chhattisgarh-kharun-river-swells-roads-submerged-in-raipurdurg-101790405498640.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the past day, incessant rainfall has triggered flood-like conditions in various parts of Chhattisgarh, particularly in Raipur and Durg districts. The Kharun River's water levels have risen significantly, causing waterlogging in villages along its banks. Roads connecting Raipur to Patan and Durg via Mahadev Ghat have been submerged, disrupting commutes. In Durg district, the villages of Amleshwar and Khudmuda have experienced substantial water level rises, rendering roads impassable and causing water to enter homes. Traffic on the Raipur-Bhilai road via Mahadev Ghat has also been hampered by water accumulation, making travel challenging. Residents in low-lying and riverside areas are growing increasingly concerned about the rising waters and disrupted daily routines. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain or thunderstorms on September 26, along with the potential for thunderstorms with lightning. Temperatures are expected to hover around 26°C during the day and 22°C at night. On September 27, partly cloudy conditions with one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms are anticipated, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Daytime temperatures may peak at 29°C, while nighttime lows could drop to 23°C, according to the IMD.",
  "summary": "Continuous rainfall over the past 24 hours has led to flood-like conditions in several parts of Chhattisgarh.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Chhattisgarh government declares school holiday amid heavy rain, flood-like situation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/chhattisgarh-government-declares-school-holiday-amid-heavy-rain-flood",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:37:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}