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Heavy Rain Pours for 10 Hours in Shahdol; Banas River Swells, Bridge Road Closed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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Intense rain has battered Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh for about ten hours, raising the Banas River to flood level and forcing the closure of a bridge road.
Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh has been under a sustained downpour for roughly ten hours, according to local reports. The relentless rain has caused waterlogging in low‑lying areas and has pushed the Banas River beyond its normal banks.
As the river rose, water began to flow over a bridge that spans the Banas, prompting authorities to shut the road for safety reasons. The closure affects commuters and transport vehicles that rely on the route.
Emergency teams have been deployed to monitor the situation and to assist residents in flood‑prone zones. Officials have warned the public to avoid the affected stretch until water levels recede and the bridge is deemed safe for use.
No casualties have been reported so far, but the continued heavy rain raises concerns about further inundation in surrounding villages.
The district administration is urging people to stay alert, follow official advisories, and cooperate with rescue personnel as the weather system persists.
As the river rose, water began to flow over a bridge that spans the Banas, prompting authorities to shut the road for safety reasons. The closure affects commuters and transport vehicles that rely on the route.
Emergency teams have been deployed to monitor the situation and to assist residents in flood‑prone zones. Officials have warned the public to avoid the affected stretch until water levels recede and the bridge is deemed safe for use.
No casualties have been reported so far, but the continued heavy rain raises concerns about further inundation in surrounding villages.
The district administration is urging people to stay alert, follow official advisories, and cooperate with rescue personnel as the weather system persists.