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Heavy Rain Submerges NH-30 in Bastar, Forces School Closures Across Chhattisgarh
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Torrential rain in Bastar has flooded the region, inundating National Highway 30 and prompting the closure of schools throughout Chhattisgarh.
Heavy rainfall swept across Bastar district on Thursday, turning low‑lying areas into water‑logged zones. Local officials reported that the downpour intensified in the early hours, overwhelming drainage systems and causing rapid rise in water levels.
The surge of water forced National Highway 30, a key arterial road linking Bastar to neighboring districts, to become completely submerged in several stretches. Motorists were advised to avoid the route as the water depth made passage unsafe.
In response to the flooding, the state education department ordered the closure of all schools in Chhattisgarh for the day, citing safety concerns for students and staff. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have deployed rescue teams to assist any stranded commuters.
The surge of water forced National Highway 30, a key arterial road linking Bastar to neighboring districts, to become completely submerged in several stretches. Motorists were advised to avoid the route as the water depth made passage unsafe.
In response to the flooding, the state education department ordered the closure of all schools in Chhattisgarh for the day, citing safety concerns for students and staff. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have deployed rescue teams to assist any stranded commuters.