Mild to heavy rainfall on Sunday lashed various parts of Chhattisgarh leading to flood-like situation, especially in parts of South Bastar region of the State.
Mild to heavy rainfall in South Bastar region has paralysed normal life with rivers in spate and with low lying areas in the urban pockets getting inundated with rain water.
River Indravati and other rivers are in spate. The water level of Dalpat Sagar pond of Jagdalpur has also gone up.
Various roads connecting the interior parts of South Bastar region have been flooded thereby halting the flow of traffic.
In the coming days, various villages may be cut-off from district headquarters if heavy rains continue in the region, Meteorologists have warned.
According to data released by the Regional Meteorological Center, Raipur, Jagdalpur received highest rainfall on Sunday at 76.0 mm.
likewise, Bilaspur and Ambikapur has also registered 14.6 mm and 10.0 mm rainfall respectively.
Heavy rainfall also lashed the Raipur city and nearby areas of Sunday which continued till late evening hours. Being a holiday, the usual traffic was not seen on the roads.
Commuters in different part of Raipur city had to face problems due to rain water logging. Gudhiyari under-bridge near Raipur Railway station had to be closed for some time due to water logging.
According to Meteorological Centre, Raipur, by Sunday, Raipur city has received 336 mm average rainfall while Bastar region has received 677 mm average rainfall.
Farmers in different parts of State are actively engaged in farming as after facing drought of two years this time a good monsoon is expected.