Overview

• A PTI video from June 28 shows villagers in Harda district crossing an overflowing river without guardrails or safety equipment, some on foot and others in vehicles.
• Monsoon downpours have pushed water levels above safe limits for several rivers and bridges, triggering IMD alerts for Niwari, Tikamgarh, Khajuraho, Damoh, Katni, Shivpuri and Panna.
• Three youths—Ramdas Sejkar, Devendra Jat and Karan Jat—drowned at Lachhora Ghat after entering deep water during traditional amavasya bathing rituals.
• Teams from the State Disaster Response Force, Home Guard and Harda police recovered the bodies and will hand them over to families after post-mortems.
• Rising water levels persist across central Madhya Pradesh crossings and bridges, prompting officials to warn of further hazards and urge residents to follow safety advisories.