Madhya Pradesh monsoon fury: 252 dead, 254 roads damaged in rain-related incidents
Officials informed the Chief Minister that 3,065 people are currently staying in 53 relief camps. These camps are providing essential services such as food, water, medicines, and clothing to the affected individuals.To support the response efforts, the state government has allocated Rs 3,600 crore under the relief fund. Of this, Rs 28.49 crore has already been distributed through local authorities.NDRF teams have been deployed in Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Dhar, while SDRF teams are stationed at vulnerable locations across the state.According to the government's data, the 252 deaths include 47 caused by rain-related incidents, 132 by drowning in rivers or streams, 60 by lightning strikes and 13 due to the collapse of houses, walls or trees.A total of 432 rescue operations have been conducted, during which 94 animals were also saved.Rain has also damaged homes and infrastructure. A total of 128 houses were completely destroyed, while 2,333 suffered partial damage. Around 254 rural roads have also been damaged due to the rainfall.The state has received 711.3 mm of rainfall so far, which is 59 percent higher than the average. Forty districts have reported higher-than-normal rainfall this season.- Ends
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