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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Hundreds Evacuated in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

Published: 26 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Around 525 people were moved to safer locations in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district after heavy rainfall in neighbouring Chhattisgarh triggered flooding in the Bhamragad area. Authorities launched precautionary evacuations as water levels rose, though floodwaters have now started receding.

Key Takeaways

The swift evacuation helped prevent casualties, while officials continue monitoring the situation and assessing any damage as water levels gradually return to normal.

Sources

ETV Bharat, NDTV