Satna (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 30 (ANI): More than 350 people have been rescued across Madhya Pradesh's Satna district amid a flood-like situation triggered by rising water levels, with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams continuing rescue operations even at night, the district administration said.
According to Collector of Satna, Satish Kumar, the District Commandant Home Guard informed that the SDRF team was conducting rescue operations round the clock.
"District Commandant Homeguard #Satna has informed that the SDRF team is conducting rescue operations even at night. Approximately more than 350 individuals have been rescued across the entire district," Collector Satna's X post read.
डिस्ट्रिक्ट कमांडेंट होमगार्ड #सतना ने बताया कि एस डी आर एफ टीम रात्रि में भी रेस्क्यू कर रही है। पूरे जिले में लगभग 350 से अधिक व्यक्तियों का रेस्क्यू किया गया है।#JansamparkMP @CMMadhyaPradesh @DrMohanYadav51 pic.twitter.com/2dmhXq0nCO
— Collector Satna (@Collector_Satna) August 29, 2026
Meanwhile, relief and rescue operations by helicopter began in Chitrakoot, where an Army helicopter rescued two people and safely transported them, the Collector said in a post on X.
"#Relief and rescue operations by helicopter began in Chitrakoot, Satna district. The army helicopter that reached Chitrakoot rescued two people and safely transported them," Collector Satna informed in another post on X.
#सतना जिले के चित्रकूट में शुरू हुआ हेलीकाप्टर से राहत बचाव कार्य। चित्रकूट पहुंचे सेना के हेलीकॉप्टर ने दो लोगों को रेस्क्यू कर सुरक्षित पहुंचाया।@CMMadhyaPradesh@DrMohanYadav51#JansamparkMP pic.twitter.com/G42vL2NxlV
— Collector Satna (@Collector_Satna) August 29, 2026
The district administration has also issued an advisory to people in flood-affected areas of Chitrakoot, urging them to move to temporary shelters set up by the administration.
"The water level will rise higher than where you are currently. As the water level continues to rise, you will find yourselves in a dangerous situation. Therefore, please move to the temporary shelters set up by the administration and take refuge," the announcement said.
जिला प्रशासन #सतना के अधिकारियों ने चित्रकूट के बाढ़ प्रभावितों को दी सूचना।#JansamparkMP @CMMadhyaPradesh @DrMohanYadav51 pic.twitter.com/azOh1FZ7MM
— Collector Satna (@Collector_Satna) August 29, 2026
In Birsinghpur, a man identified as Ashok Dohar, who was surrounded by water on all sides, was rescued by the SDRF team. Tehsildar of Birsinghpur Shailendra Sharma, Naib Tehsildar of Jaitwara Jyoti Patel and other administrative officials were present during the rescue operation.
#सतना जिले के बिरसिंहपुर में पानी से चारों तरफ से घिरे अशोक डोहर का SDERF की टीम द्वारा रेस्क्यू किया गया।
मौके पर तहसीलदार बिरसिंहपुर डॉ शैलेन्द्र शर्मा, नायब तहसीलदार जैतवारा ज्योति पटेल सहित पूरा प्रशासनिक अमला मौजूद रहा।#JansamparkMP @CMMadhyaPradesh@DrMohanYadav51 pic.twitter.com/LSQ6gdr8iC
The Municipal Corporation is also making continuous announcements in the Jignahat and Kriplapur areas, informing residents about the arrangements at temporary shelters in Najirabad and Kriplapur.
"The Municipal Corporation #Satna is continuously making announcements in the Jignahat and Kriplapur areas, and information is also being provided about the arrangements made in the temporary shelter established by the Municipal Corporation in the Najirabad and Kriplapur areas," the post read.
नगर निगम #सतना द्वारा जिगनहट और कृपालपुर क्षेत्र में लगातार अनाउंसमेंट कराया जा रहा है और नगर निगम द्वारा नजीराबाद और कृपालपुर क्षेत्र में स्थापित किए गए अस्थाई आश्रय स्थल में कराई गई व्यवस्था की जानकारी भी दी जा रही है।@CMMadhyaPradesh @DrMohanYadav51 #JansamparkMP pic.twitter.com/jqMz80vbhQ
— Collector Satna (@Collector_Satna) August 29, 2026
Meanwhile, the Chitrakoot district administration was put on high alert after the Mandakini River's water level rose sharply, triggering a flood-like situation in low-lying areas, including Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada.
Chitrakoot Police said drone cameras were being used to monitor the affected areas and water flow.
"Due to the rising water levels of the Mandakini River, a flood-like situation has arisen in the Ram Ghat and Nirmohi Akhada areas," police said on X.
The District Magistrate said the situation was under control and urged people to follow the administration's instructions and stay away from the river and ghats.
NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations and evacuating stranded pilgrims and locals to safer locations. Essential supplies, including food and medicines, are also being provided to those affected. (ANI)
