Nearly 5,000 Rescued After Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Chhattisgarh
Nearly 5,000 Rescued After Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Chhattisgarh
IN · Published Sep 28, 2026
• Heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused rivers and streams across Chhattisgarh to swell, leading to widespread flooding in several districts.
• Nearly 5,000 people have been rescued, including 16 airlifted, as water levels rose dangerously in areas such as Bastar, Durg, and Dhamtari.

Impact & Risks

The flooding has displaced thousands, with many homes submerged and roads rendered impassable. In Durg, 764 people were evacuated after water entered 200 houses, while in Raipur, around 2,000 residents were relocated to safer areas. Fatalities have been reported, including two boys swept away in Bilaspur and a retired forest official missing in Dhamtari. Rising water levels pose a significant risk to low-lying and riverside settlements, prompting heightened vigilance and evacuation efforts. The disruption has also affected transportation, with stranded truck drivers rescued from highways submerged in floodwaters.

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