Severe Flooding in Chhattisgarh Due to Heavy Rainfall

Chhattisgarh is grappling with severe flooding as heavy rains inundate low-lying areas, disrupt transportation, and lead to tragic fatalities. Key regions like Raipur and Durg are heavily affected, with officials issuing alerts for residents near riverbanks. The situation is critical, with more rain expected in the coming days. Emergency measures are being implemented, including the relocation of students from affected schools and the opening of dam gates to manage water levels. Recovery efforts are ongoing as authorities respond to the challenges posed by this natural disaster.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 30, 2026, 14:42 IST

Flood Conditions Emerge in Chhattisgarh

Recent heavy rainfall has led to flood-like conditions in various regions of Chhattisgarh, inundating low-lying areas, raising water levels in rivers and streams, and disrupting road connectivity in several districts. Tragically, at least five fatalities have been reported due to rain-related incidents. The most affected regions include Raipur, Bastar, and Durg divisions, where numerous roads are submerged, prompting officials to issue alerts for residents living near riverbanks.

Authorities have indicated that additional rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are expected in parts of the state over the next 24 hours. In Gariband district, a 55-year-old man was swept away while attempting to cross the overflowing Sargi River near Sahaspur village on Wednesday. His body was later discovered approximately five kilometers away near Khuteri village.

Transportation Disruptions Due to Continuous Rain

The ongoing rainfall has severely impacted transportation in Gariband. National Highway-130, which connects Raipur to the neighboring state of Odisha, has been closed due to flooding. Officials reported that roads including Gariband-Mahasamund, Gariband-Nagari-Dhamtari, and Kochbe-Malgav-Kasanala also remain shut. Collector Bhagwan Singh Uike stated that the situation in the district is critical due to persistent rain. He mentioned that 16 out of 21 gates of the Sikasar dam have been opened, releasing 44,000 cusecs of water in response to an inflow of 58,000 cusecs (approximately 12.45 lakh liters per second). As a precaution, over 50 students from the Pantora Government Girls Residential School have been relocated to the safer Baruka village, while villages along the Pari River are on alert.

Emergency Response and Recovery Efforts

In Gariband city, the district hospital premises were submerged under nearly three feet of water, prompting the deployment of police and district administration personnel in sensitive areas. In the neighboring Dhamtari district, officials reported that the water level in the reservoir rose due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area, leading to the opening of the gates of the Sondhur dam. In the Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, the bodies of a couple who were swept away along with their car while attempting to cross a flooded bridge on July 26 were recovered on Wednesday. Their vehicle was found approximately 150 meters downstream near Chikhli village. In another incident, the body of a 20-year-old man from Durg-Bhilai was recovered on Wednesday after he was swept away while visiting the Damodhara waterfall with friends. His body was located after a rescue operation that lasted nearly 24 hours.