Incessant rainfall for the past three days has thrown life out of gear in Bastar district.
The old bridge on Indravati river was submerged while nullahs of the city were overflowing through the roads. The water level in Indravati river, Dalpat Sagar and Gangamunda pond was increasing at an alarming rate.
Heavy rainfall is occurring in Jagdalpur as well as adjoining State of Orissa which had swollen the water bodies of the area.
Indravati river is full to its capacity submerging the old bridge. The water in the river is rising at the rate of 3-4 centimeter per day. The villages near the bank of the river including Asna, Chepraguda, Tamakoni, Nagarnar, Bhejapadar and Nandibodna have been alerted.
The rainfall has created problems for people as Kakdi Ghat bridge is on the verge of getting submerged. The water level in Markandi river too has reached the danger level mark and it can overflow on the road at any moment. If this happens, the road connection between Jagdalpur and Raipur will be broken.
Waterlogging has been reported from many parts of the city particularly the low lying areas including Sanjay Bazar Chowk, Dharampura Marg, Ambedkar Ward, Bhairamdev Ward, Vijay Ward, Shivmandir Ward and others. The garbage along with storm water on the roads has added to the inconvenience of commuters.
Waterlogging has been reported from different schools and many of them have water accumulated in the classrooms also. Even the biggest
private school Nirmal Vidyalaya is facing problem of water logging and the students faced problem in attending the classes.
Apart from routine works, the business has also suffered due to the incessant rainfall. The markets bore deserted look as people preferred remaining indoors due to rainfall.
On the other hand the farmers were happy and busy with preparations for the Kharif crop.