Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav convened an emergency meeting on September 12 to assess the situation following heavy rainfall across the state. The meeting, held via video conference with divisional commissioners, police officials, and district collectors, focused on flood management and safety measures. With several dams opening to manage rising water levels, the state is on high alert as weather forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall, with alerts ranging from red to yellow in various districts.
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- CM Mohan Yadav held an emergency meeting on September 12 to review the impact of heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh.
- Divisional commissioners, police officials, and district collectors participated via video conferencing.
- The state witnessed significant rainfall, prompting the opening of several dam gates to control water levels.
- Two gates of the Kaliyasot Dam and one gate of the Bhadbhada Dam in Bhopal were opened on Wednesday.
- Gates of the Tighra Dam near Gwalior were also opened due to increased water levels.
- The Meteorological Office forecasted heavy rainfall with lightning in districts like Morena, Gwalior, and Shivpuri.
- Moderate rain with lightning is expected in Datia, Niwari, Guna, and other central districts.
- Light rain is predicted in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and more districts.
- A red alert was issued for Bhind, Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, and other districts for rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm.
- An orange alert and yellow alert were issued for other districts depending on rainfall levels.
