Satna/ Bhopal, August 30, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Sunday met flood-affected families at the ‘Mukhar Bindu’ relief shelter in Satna district. He assured them of all possible support as the administration continued relief and rescue operations across the affected areas.

The Chief Minister said record rainfall had caused severe flooding in parts of Satna and Chitrakoot. The Sehawal and Mandakini rivers witnessed a sharp rise in water levels, leaving several low-lying areas inundated.

Dr Yadav said he had stayed in Rewa on Saturday night and reviewed the flood situation with senior officials. He later reached Satna to assess the damage and meet the affected people. “The floods have broken previous records. Our focus is now on relief and rescue operations,” he said. He also asked people to remain cautious for the next two to three days as further rainfall has been forecast.

The Chief Minister said an advance weather warning helped the administration prepare for the emergency. The flooding also occurred during the daytime, allowing rescue teams to respond quickly. “It was fortunate that there was no loss of life,” he said. However, the floods caused damage to houses, shops, roads and other public infrastructure in several places.

The Mandakini river had overflowed after intense rainfall in and around Chitrakoot. Ramghat and several adjoining areas were submerged. The old bridge on the road connecting Ramghat with Hanuman Dhara was also damaged by the strong current.

More than 50 stranded people were rescued by the administration and State Disaster Response Force teams. Indian Air Force helicopters were also deployed to support aerial reconnaissance and rescue efforts. Around 36 villages were placed on alert as the water level rose rapidly.

Six relief shelters were opened in Chitrakoot for displaced families. Arrangements were made for food, drinking water, accommodation and medical assistance. A control room was also established to receive information from affected areas and coordinate emergency support.

Dr Yadav directed officials to ensure that no affected family was left without immediate help. He asked the district administration to assess damage to homes, crops, roads and bridges once the water receded.

The water level of the Mandakini has started declining, but the administration remains on alert because of the forecast of further rain. Relief teams will continue monitoring riverbanks, villages and vulnerable settlements until the situation returns to normal.