Five dead as rivers overflow, flood-like conditions cripple Chhattisgarh

Five people have died in rain-related incidents across Chhattisgarh during relentless monsoon rains.

Overflowing rivers and streams have submerged roads in Raipur, Bastar, and Durg divisions, disrupting connectivity.

In Gariaband district, a 55-year-old man was swept away while crossing the Sargi stream; National Highway-130 is closed due to waterlogging.

Sixteen of 21 gates of the Sikasar dam have been opened, releasing 44,000 cusecs of water; over 50 students from a girls' school were relocated.

The bodies of a couple and a 20-year-old man were recovered in separate incidents after being swept away while crossing flooded waterways.