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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Six States as Helicopter Rescues Stranded People in Chitrakoot
✍️ Dainik Bhaskar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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The India Meteorological Department warned of severe rainfall across Chhattisgarh, Bihar and four other states, prompting a helicopter rescue of stranded residents in Chitrakoot.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy‑rain alert covering six states, including Chhattisgarh and Bihar, after detecting widespread low‑pressure systems that could trigger intense downpours. The warning advises authorities and the public to prepare for possible flash floods and landslides.
In the town of Chitrakoot, rising water levels cut off several localities, leaving residents stranded on higher ground. State disaster response teams deployed a rescue helicopter, which air‑lifted multiple people to safety as ground routes remained impassable.
Officials have urged citizens in the affected states to avoid low‑lying areas, secure property, and stay tuned to local broadcasts for real‑time updates. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may upgrade the alert if conditions worsen.
In the town of Chitrakoot, rising water levels cut off several localities, leaving residents stranded on higher ground. State disaster response teams deployed a rescue helicopter, which air‑lifted multiple people to safety as ground routes remained impassable.
Officials have urged citizens in the affected states to avoid low‑lying areas, secure property, and stay tuned to local broadcasts for real‑time updates. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may upgrade the alert if conditions worsen.