- Satna, Chitrakoot face severe waterlogging due to continuous rain.
- Mandakini River swollen to record levels, increasing flood risk.
- IMD warns of heavy rain, flood alert for next one-two days.
Shivam Krishna Tripathi, Naidunia, Satna: Continuous rainfall has severely disrupted normal life across Satna and Chitrakoot, triggering widespread waterlogging and raising fears of flooding. In Chitrakoot, the Mandakini River has swollen to record levels, prompting the administration to increase surveillance along its banks.
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Until 8 AM; Flood Risk Persists
Rainwater has flooded several areas of Satna city, stalling traffic and bringing daily life to a standstill. In view of the deteriorating weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for Satna, Maihar, Rewa, and Sidhi districts until 8 am on Friday.
With 115 mm to 204 mm of rainfall expected over the next 24 hours, the risk of flooding is likely to persist across Satna, Chitrakoot, and surrounding areas for the next one to two days.
Authorities Increase Monitoring In Low-Lying Areas
Authorities are continuously monitoring water levels in local rivers and streams, including the Mandakini. The situation remains a major concern for residents in low-lying areas, where managing the rapid rise in water levels and potential flooding remains the main challenge.
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The IMD has stated that several states are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall in the next two days. The central and western states are also expected to receive thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning. As per the weather department, multiple states, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, are set to witness very heavy rainfall.
Commuters have also been advised to stay updated and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconveniences.