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Temples submerge as Shipra River overflows in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain

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By ANI

UJJAIN: Several temples located close to Ram Ghat in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district have submerged because the Shipra River is overflowing following the continual rainfall within the district for the final two days.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Temples located on the banks of the Shipra River within the Ujjain district have been submerged in water resulting from a spate within the river.

Shipra River is overflowing resulting from heavy rains within the district.

(Earlier visuals from the world) pic.twitter.com/Y3FoDvFdYa

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) September 16, 2023

The district administration is on alert mode and has made essential preparations for the protection of the folks. The administration additionally urged the residents to keep away from visiting waterlogged spots within the district.

Secretary of Shipra Tairak Dal, Santosh Solanki stated, “All the temples near the Ramghat are submerged in water. The administration has stopped the movement of visitors by placing barricades at the gate of the Ghat to avoid accidents. Only those devotees who come to offer Pind Daan (ritual to offer homage to departed souls) are allowed to take a bath here. The edge of the ghat has completely submerged”. 

On the opposite hand, Tehsildar Anirudh Mishra stated, “The water has now reached the big bridge here. Administration, police departments and municipal corporations are on alert mode everywhere. The people have been informed not to go to the waterlogged places and barricades have been put up to prevent their movements to such places.”

People are in secure locations and there was no casualty to date. They will strive to make sure that there will likely be no downside forward too. About three to 4 toes of water has accrued on the large bridge, he added.

UJJAIN: Several temples located close to Ram Ghat in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district have submerged because the Shipra River is overflowing following the continual rainfall within the district for the final two days.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Temples located on the banks of the Shipra River within the Ujjain district have been submerged in water resulting from a spate within the river.
Shipra River is overflowing resulting from heavy rains within the district.
(Earlier visuals from the world) pic.twitter.com/Y3FoDvFdYa
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) September 16, 2023
The district administration is on alert mode and has made essential preparations for the protection of the folks. The administration additionally urged the residents to keep away from visiting waterlogged spots within the district.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Secretary of Shipra Tairak Dal, Santosh Solanki stated, “All the temples near the Ramghat are submerged in water. The administration has stopped the movement of visitors by placing barricades at the gate of the Ghat to avoid accidents. Only those devotees who come to offer Pind Daan (ritual to offer homage to departed souls) are allowed to take a bath here. The edge of the ghat has completely submerged”. 

On the opposite hand, Tehsildar Anirudh Mishra stated, “The water has now reached the big bridge here. Administration, police departments and municipal corporations are on alert mode everywhere. The people have been informed not to go to the waterlogged places and barricades have been put up to prevent their movements to such places.”

People are in secure locations and there was no casualty to date. They will strive to make sure that there will likely be no downside forward too. About three to 4 toes of water has accrued on the large bridge, he added.