Chitrakoot on High Alert as Mandakini Breaches Danger Mark
What Happened
Heavy rain has triggered severe flooding in Chitrakoot, with the Mandakini River rising several metres above the danger mark and inundating Ramghat, nearby villages and key religious sites. Roads and bridges have been submerged or washed away, while NDRF, SDRF and Indian Air Force teams have been deployed to rescue stranded residents.
Key Takeaways
Authorities have placed the district on high alert, using drones and rescue teams to monitor the situation as evacuations continue and flood-hit areas remain cut off.