Chhattisgarh remained under a rain alert on Monday, with the weather department forecasting light to moderate rainfall across most parts of the state over the next 24 hours. Several areas may receive heavy to extremely heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Amid the continuing downpour, a tragic incident was reported from Mainpat in Surguja district, where a young man and woman from Raipur were swept away in the strong current of the Ghungutta River while travelling on a motorcycle. The woman was rescued after a local resident reached the spot with a rope, while the man was later found dead.
The incident took place in the Kamleshwarpur police station area. According to preliminary information, the couple had travelled from Raipur to Mainpat for a visit. They were swept away after encountering the swollen river and its strong current.
A person who heard their cries rushed towards the river with a rope. By then, the woman had reportedly been carried nearly a kilometre downstream. He managed to throw the rope towards her and helped pull her to safety. The man, however, was swept further away.
His body was recovered from the riverbank around three kilometres from the spot on Sunday morning.
The incident comes as several rivers, streams and drainage channels across Chhattisgarh are witnessing increased water levels following persistent rainfall. Authorities have urged people to avoid entering or approaching swollen rivers and streams, particularly during periods of strong currents.
Waterlogging and road disruptions in Korba
Heavy rain has also affected parts of Korba. The Dadar Nala in the city was flowing at a high level on Saturday morning when a Scorpio attempting to cross the water was swept into the strong current. Three people travelling in the vehicle managed to get out safely. The vehicle was subsequently recovered.
In another incident, debris from the SECL Kusmunda dumping area flowed onto the Kanki-Sarvamangala main road, covering the stretch with mud and sludge. A car and a passenger bus became stuck in the debris. While the car was almost completely submerged in the mud, the bus remained trapped with its wheels stuck.
No casualties were reported in the incident.
Several residential areas of Korba also witnessed waterlogging, with water entering homes and shops in some localities. More than a dozen houses in the Sharda Vihar Atal Awas area were reportedly affected.
Modamsilli dam gate opens automatically
In Dhamtari district, the gates of the Modamsilli dam opened following a rise in the water level caused by continuous rainfall.
The dam, known for its automatic siphon system, had reached around 98.82% of its capacity. Its gates are designed to open automatically once the water level reaches full capacity.
With water levels rising in several parts of the state, authorities have appealed to residents to stay away from rivers, streams and other water bodies.
Rain likely to continue for two more days
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across most parts of Chhattisgarh over the next two days. Some areas may experience heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning.
Raipur witnessed rainfall throughout Sunday, with showers continuing intermittently on Monday morning. The city is expected to record a maximum temperature of around 24°C and a minimum of about 22°C.
During the previous 24 hours, Bilaspur recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 28.6°C, while Jagdalpur recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 21.4°C.
The continuing rainfall has raised concerns over waterlogging, swollen rivers and road connectivity in several districts. Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel through areas affected by flooding or strong water currents.
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