Over 300 people stranded by floods in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, were safely rescued in a joint operation by the army and administration; Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called it a symbol of courage and dedication.
Madhya Pradesh: The recent floods in the Shivpuri district of the state have disrupted public life. Continuous torrential rains have submerged many parts of the district, leaving hundreds of people stranded. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the state government sought the help of the Army, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force). So far, more than 300 people have been evacuated to safer locations.
The Fury of the Flood: The Situation in Shivpuri is Extremely Concerning
Due to heavy rains in Shivpuri and surrounding areas for the past few days, rivers and streams are overflowing. The water level has risen so much that many villages have been completely submerged. Roads have been closed, and hundreds of people are trapped in their homes. Electricity and communication systems have also been affected.
The Army's Historic Rescue Operation
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, the administration sought the help of the army. The army personnel started relief and rescue operations with full readiness and courage. Three army flood relief columns and three medical teams remained engaged in relief operations for 24 hours continuously. So far, hundreds of citizens have been evacuated to safer places in Shivpuri, Guna, and Ashoknagar districts.
Important Role of NDRF and SDRF
Not only the army, but also the NDRF and SDRF teams remained on the ground with full strength. The rescue operation gained momentum with the cooperation of the district administration and the police force. People stranded in the water were safely rescued with the help of boats, ropes, and special equipment.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav Expressed Gratitude
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav praised all the officers and soldiers involved in the relief work, saying, "The way the Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and District Police Force have carried out the relief work with courage, dedication, and devotion within a limited time is commendable. I salute all the officers and soldiers." He also said that the government stands with every affected citizen in this time of crisis and all possible help will be provided.
Army's Rescue Video Goes Viral on Social Media
The Indian Army shared a video on the ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) platform, in which soldiers can be seen helping people in flood-affected areas. In the video, soldiers were seen safely rescuing the elderly, women, and children with the help of boats and ropes. This humanitarian initiative was highly appreciated by people on social media.
Relief and Rescue Operations are Continuing Continuously
Although hundreds of people have been evacuated in the rescue operation so far, the danger is not yet over. The rain continues and the administration is constantly monitoring the situation. An alert has been issued in potential areas and people have been appealed to move to higher places.
Arrangements for food, drinking water, and health check-ups have been made for the people in the relief camps. Medical teams are treating the sick and injured. Special care is being taken of children and the elderly.
Lessons and Warnings for the Future
The floods in Shivpuri have once again proved how important prior preparation and administrative unity are during natural disasters. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to formulate a permanent strategy to deal with such disasters in the future and to further strengthen the relief mechanism.
