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Sudden River Surge Traps Nine Picnic‑Goers on Island Near Sagar’s Apachand Cave, SDRF Rescues Them
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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A sudden rise in water level of the river near the Apachand Cave tourism spot in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, stranded nine young people on a sandbank, prompting a night‑time rescue by police and the State Disaster Response Force.
On the night of [date not provided], the river flowing past the Apachand Cave tourist area in Sagar experienced an abrupt surge, raising its level within minutes. A group of nine youngsters who had gathered for a picnic found themselves stranded on a small sandbank as the water rushed around them.
Local residents who witnessed the incident alerted the authorities. Police units and a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were dispatched promptly and reached the site after dark.
Using inflatable boats and rope ladders, the SDRF personnel managed to bring all nine individuals to safety without any reported injuries. The rescued group, comprising both men and women, were taken to a nearby medical post for basic check‑ups before being released.
Authorities have warned the public to avoid the riverbanks during sudden water‑level changes, especially in the monsoon season, and have urged tourists to stay informed about local weather advisories.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance around riverine tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh, where flash floods can develop quickly.
Local residents who witnessed the incident alerted the authorities. Police units and a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were dispatched promptly and reached the site after dark.
Using inflatable boats and rope ladders, the SDRF personnel managed to bring all nine individuals to safety without any reported injuries. The rescued group, comprising both men and women, were taken to a nearby medical post for basic check‑ups before being released.
Authorities have warned the public to avoid the riverbanks during sudden water‑level changes, especially in the monsoon season, and have urged tourists to stay informed about local weather advisories.
The incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance around riverine tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh, where flash floods can develop quickly.