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Indravati River Havoc in Jagdalpur: Over 300 Rescued, Helicopter Rescue Possible Tomorrow.
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News18•26-09-2026, 23:56
Indravati River Havoc in Jagdalpur: Over 300 Rescued, Helicopter Rescue Possible Tomorrow.
- •Jagdalpur city's Praveer Ward and Vijay Ward are completely submerged due to floods, with the Indravati River's water level continuously rising.
- •Jagdalpur city is experiencing such a flood after 2010, making the situation extremely critical.
- •Over 300 people have been rescued from the floods, but more than 100 people are still trapped.
- •The administration is conducting rescue operations overnight, prioritizing people living in temporary houses.
- •According to SDM Manish Verma, helicopter assistance might be used tomorrow morning to rescue trapped individuals.
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Floods in Jagdalpur city were caused by the continuously rising water level of the Indravati River, which completely submerged Praveer Ward and Vijay Ward and turned roads into ponds.
The administration and local youth using tractors have successfully rescued more than 300 people so far, though over 100 individuals remain trapped in the affected wards.
The administration is conducting rescue operations overnight using boats equipped with torches, and the Bastar Collector has issued a letter for potential helicopter assistance if the SDRF cannot reach interior trapped residents.
