Overview
- The Mandakini rose sharply after concentrated heavy rain, with district officials reporting levels past the danger mark and a recorded peak of 134.02 cm that exceeded the 2003 high.
- Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF and PAC, supported by army and IAF helicopters, boats and drones, have evacuated hundreds and officials say total rescues reached into the hundreds up to about 1,000 as operations continued.
- State leaders inspected the area on Sunday and ordered food, shelter and rapid damage surveys while relief camps were set up to house displaced residents and pilgrims.
- Floodwaters washed away or damaged local bridges, submerged roads and disrupted rail services, with multiple passenger and freight trains affected and traffic halted on the Jhansi–Mirzapur (NH‑35) route.
- Officials reported breaches or damage at nearby dams and the opening of sluice gates, which increased downstream flows; authorities say there have been no confirmed deaths so far and promised compensation as water levels recede and assessments continue.