The impact of heavy rainfall continues to be felt in central Chhattisgarh, disrupting normal life and severely impacting railway operations. The Durg railway station has been inundated, with water covering the railway tracks, leading to significant disruptions to train schedules and causing considerable inconvenience for passengers.
The meteorological department has issued a forecast for heavy to very heavy rainfall in specific areas of central Chhattisgarh on July 10th, with a decrease in rainfall intensity expected from July 11th.
The region experienced an average rainfall of 13.2 mm in the last 24 hours. The total rainfall has reached 343.6 mm, exceeding the average by 15%. Durg district received 13 cm of rainfall in the past day, leading to the release of water from the Mongra dam, which caused the Shivnath River to swell. This has raised concerns about waterlogging in multiple villages and urban areas.
Regional Rainfall Figures:
* Balod: 12 cm
* Ahiwara: 10 cm
* Dhamdha, Mandirhasoud, Gandai: 9 cm
* Borai, Arjunda: 8 cm
* Dharsinwa, Doundilohara, Bhakhara, Patan, Bhilai: 7 cm
* Raipur, Mana, Khairagarh: 6 cm
* Saraiapali, Arang, Ambagarh Chowki, Pamgarh, Kharora, Gobra Nawapara, Gunderdehi, Chhuriya, Mohla, Rajnandgaon: 5 cm
While the rains are advantageous for agriculture and water sources, they are also inflicting considerable damage to daily life and transport. The railway administration is actively engaged in draining the water and restoring regular train services.