It has been raining for two days in Seoni district. Due to which many rivers and drains are in spate. On Wednesday, five people were trapped in an island in Khat Kharpadia village of Kevalari development block. Those who have been evacuated by the administration have been sent to a safe home. On the other hand, due to continuous rains in Lakhnadaun development block, low-lying areas are flooded. Due to which people have suffered a lot. In view of water leakage due to hole in the outer wall of Dungaria dam near Ganeshganj, the administration has evacuated Dungaria and Badnaur villages. Villagers have been safely taken to Jogigufa and other villages. On the other hand, due to increase in water-level of Thanwar river under Kevalari police station, Kevalari was cut off from Nainpur-Mandla district. Information boards have been installed near the bridge to alert people for safety. Whereas, 110 mm of rain was recorded in Lakhnadaun. In view of the situation, Collector Kshitij Singhal has established District Flood Disaster Control Room at district-level. This control room will remain active for 24 hours.

 

Naib Tehsildar Ramsevak Kol has been appointed officer in-charge of District Flood Disaster Control Room. Along with this, duty of shift wise employees has been imposed. Along with this, mobile numbers of officials have also been made public. Official telephone number of flood disaster control room is 07692-255866. Mobile number of Flood Disaster Control Room In-charge Ramsevak Kol is 8358896260. Regarding the alert of heavy rains in the district, the district administration has appealed to the public to stay safe in their homes and not to cross any bridges, culverts, rivulets and river drains, not to stand under trees during rains. The rain stopped on Thursday morning. But the administration is alert and people are being advised to take precautions.