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Heavy Rain in Anupur Triggers Road Closures on Kotma‑Keshwari and Bamhni Routes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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Continuous heavy rain over five days has swollen rivers in Anupur, Madhya Pradesh, forcing the closure of the Kotma‑Keshwari and Bamhni roads and damaging houses and walls.
The district of Anupur in Madhya Pradesh has been under relentless rain for the past five days, causing river and stream water levels to rise sharply. Floodwaters inundated the Bamhni and Gohdari bridges, halting vehicular movement for several hours and cutting off access to a number of villages in the area.
Authorities reported that the Kotma‑Keshwari and Bamhni routes were completely blocked as water surged onto the roadways. Emergency crews were deployed to monitor the situation, but the high water flow made rescue and relief operations challenging.
The prolonged downpour also led to structural damage in several hamlets, with some houses collapsing and walls crumbling under the pressure of the floodwater. The state’s meteorological department recorded a cumulative rainfall of 952.6 mm for the year so far, underscoring the severity of the weather event.
Local officials have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to stay alert for further updates as the monsoon continues to affect the region.
Authorities reported that the Kotma‑Keshwari and Bamhni routes were completely blocked as water surged onto the roadways. Emergency crews were deployed to monitor the situation, but the high water flow made rescue and relief operations challenging.
The prolonged downpour also led to structural damage in several hamlets, with some houses collapsing and walls crumbling under the pressure of the floodwater. The state’s meteorological department recorded a cumulative rainfall of 952.6 mm for the year so far, underscoring the severity of the weather event.
Local officials have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to stay alert for further updates as the monsoon continues to affect the region.