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Gorgi Dam Breach in Chitrakoot Causes 30‑Foot Rise in Mandakini, Destroys Ramghat Bridge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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A sudden rupture of the Gorgi dam in Chitrakoot raised the Mandakini river level by about 30 feet, sweeping away the 300‑metre Ramghat bridge and prompting emergency alerts for residents.
The Gorgi dam, located on the Mandakini river in Chitrakoot district, gave way early on Wednesday, releasing a massive surge of water. Officials reported that the river rose roughly 30 feet within minutes, inundating low‑lying areas along its banks.
The sudden flood overwhelmed the 300‑metre long Ramghat bridge, which collapsed under the force of the torrent, cutting a vital road link for the region. Rescue teams were dispatched to the site to assist stranded commuters and to assess damage to nearby villages.
Local authorities have issued an immediate alert for residents living near the river, urging evacuation to higher ground and warning of possible further rises in water level. Preliminary investigations suggest that excessive water pressure on the dam’s structure may have triggered the breach, but a detailed inquiry is underway.
The incident has disrupted transportation and raised concerns about the safety of other aging dams in the area. State disaster management officials are coordinating relief efforts and monitoring river flow to prevent additional emergencies.
The sudden flood overwhelmed the 300‑metre long Ramghat bridge, which collapsed under the force of the torrent, cutting a vital road link for the region. Rescue teams were dispatched to the site to assist stranded commuters and to assess damage to nearby villages.
Local authorities have issued an immediate alert for residents living near the river, urging evacuation to higher ground and warning of possible further rises in water level. Preliminary investigations suggest that excessive water pressure on the dam’s structure may have triggered the breach, but a detailed inquiry is underway.
The incident has disrupted transportation and raised concerns about the safety of other aging dams in the area. State disaster management officials are coordinating relief efforts and monitoring river flow to prevent additional emergencies.