The spell of heavy rainfall across the State relented on Friday after causing considerable loss of life and property in last few days. As many as 18 people have been killed in flood in the State so far.
Above normal rains have been received in 47 districts of the State since June 1 since the onset of monsoon. Balaghat, Anuppur and Singrauli districts have recorded normal rainfall. According to information released by the Relief Commissioner’s office on Friday, rains and floods have killed six persons, caused partial damage to 5,468 houses and crops in 24,636 hectare in Sagar so far.
Two persons have been killed in Vidisha where 45 houses have been partially damaged. Three persons each have been killed in Sehore and Khargone, two in Damoh and one each in Dindori and Bhind. Three persons have been also killed by floods in Indore.
According to the weather forecast issued by the Met Department, rain and thundershower is likely at some places in Bhopal, Gwalior, Chambal, Indore, Ujjain and Hoshangabad divisions in next 48 hours. Rainfall is likely at isolated places in other parts of the State.