CM Vishnu Deo Sai visits Sukma floods, announces extra aid
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai visits Sukma flood victims and announces ₹10,000 extra aid for families with damaged belongings.
In a direct response to the devastating floods ravaging parts of Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the flood-hit Sukma district on Monday. The Chief Minister toured the affected regions to inspect relief camps and personally interact with those who have lost their homes and livelihoods to the rising waters.
The region has been battered by relentless heavy rainfall over the last few days, causing the Sabari River to swell violently. This surge has submerged several riverside villages and inundated four specific wards within the Konta Municipality, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Relief efforts and administrative response
During his inspection, CM Sai highlighted the swift actions taken by the local administration to manage the crisis. He noted that approximately 3,000 people have been displaced by the flooding. To support them, the government has established 19 relief camps, ensuring that essential supplies such as food and clean drinking water are readily available.
"Today, we inspected the damaged houses and met and interacted with the people," the Chief Minister stated. He further noted that the residents expressed satisfaction with the immediate assistance provided by the state government during this difficult period.
New financial aid for affected families
Recognizing the profound loss of personal property, the Chief Minister has ordered an immediate and thorough assessment of all damages. This includes evaluating losses related to:
- Residential structures and houses
- Livestock
- Agricultural crops
To provide immediate relief to those who have lost more than just their shelter, CM Sai made a significant announcement regarding personal belongings. He directed that an additional ₹10,000 be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to approximately 300 families whose household goods were destroyed by the floodwaters.
Daring IAF rescue operation saves lives
The flood crisis also triggered a high-stakes rescue mission by the Indian Air Force. Following reports that 10-12 civilians were trapped in fragile kutcha huts on the north bank of the Indravati River near Dongaghat village, a crew from the IAF’s Central Air Command was deployed.
The situation was critical as the civilians were huddled on rooftops that were at imminent risk of collapsing under the pressure of the rushing river. In a precision operation, a Garud commando was lowered onto the unstable rooftop to secure the group. The team successfully winched all 12 civilians—including women and children—to safety via a hovering helicopter, preventing a potential tragedy.