Bridges Washed Away In Flood Fury As Parts Of Madhya Pradesh Reel Under Intense Rains

2021-08-06 29

Around six brides on River Sindh and Seep have collapsed in the severe floods that have battered the state of Madhya Pradesh. An eight-year-old dam constructed on River Seep has also been swept away in floodwaters, reported The Times Of India. Severe damage has been caused to the bridges and roads in Gwalior & Chambal regions, reported The Times Of India. A large chunk of AB Road near Shivpuri has also caved in. Of the bridges that collapsed, four were built in the last 12 years and a fifth (in Sheopur) was constructed around eight years ago, reported The Times Of India. More Than 70 Teams Of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) & State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Air Force & Indian Army Helicopters Are Carrying Out Rescue Operations For The Past Few Days, reported Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives & Rs 50,000 would be given to the injured. Watch the video to know more.