Heavy rains have been battering the Gwalior- Chambal region for the past few days, throwing normal life out of gear. Several parts of the region have been facing flood like situation and people have been feeling helpless. More than a few areas have been severely damaged and extensive loss to crops and other property have been reported from many places.
In view of the grim situation, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyodiraditya Scindia have requested the army to deploy rescue teams to the affected areas. In this connection the two leaders held extensive talks with the Union Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh and the chief of the Indian army. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also appraised the Prime Minister about the grim situation and the latter has promised all assistance to the state.
Talking to media persons, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyodiraditya Scindia said that the Indian army has mobilized flood relief and rescue teams to assist the local administration in most of the flood affected areas of the state. He added that he has been constantly monitoring the situation and assured that all necessary assistance will be provided to the region.
In the meantime Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra was airlifted when he got stranded in his home district, Datia where he had gone to take stock of the flood situation. He was rescued by an Air Force helicopter. Many parts of Datia district are under water and the army is assisting the local administration in rescue operations.