- 850 people were safely rescued: Scindia
Gwalior: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday addressed the media at Gwalior Airport, providing an update on the severe flood crisis gripping the Gwalior-Chambal region following relentless heavy rains.
Scindia confirmed the tragic loss of 29 lives, with 22 deaths reported in Shivpuri and seven in Guna. “This is a deeply saddening development,” he stated. However, he also highlighted the heroic efforts of rescue teams, noting that 850 people were saved from the floods. “I am proud that our soldiers from the Army, NDRF, and SDRF risked their own lives to enter villages and rescue people,” he said.
He detailed specific rescue operations, including one in Kolaras where the overflowing Sindh River submerged a two-kilometer area. Here, rescuers used boats to safely evacuate villagers. Scindia also shared a poignant story of a young man and his family trapped on a rooftop who were rescued just in time.
The floods have caused extensive damage to crops like groundnuts and maize, and Scindia announced that the Chief Minister has ordered an immediate survey of the damage to expedite the compensation process.
Scindia lauded the dedication of the administration and BJP workers for their service during the crisis. He revealed that the Chief Minister was in constant contact, taking hourly updates and working late into the night to manage the situation.
Concluding his address, Scindia urged the public to remain vigilant, as the region has already received above-average rainfall in July with two more months of the monsoon season remaining. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taught us that public service is the highest duty in times of crisis,” he said, emphasizing that this responsibility must be shared by all.
