Tragedy Strikes: Dam Collapse Causes Devastating Flash Flood in Chhattisgarh

A small dam in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district collapsed, causing a flash flood that killed four people and left three missing. Heavy rainfall caused the breach in the Luti reservoir, leading water to flood nearby homes and fields. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Balrampur | Updated: 03-09-2025 11:12 IST | Created: 03-09-2025 11:12 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Dam Collapse Causes Devastating Flash Flood in Chhattisgarh
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Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district witnessed a devastating tragedy as a portion of a small dam collapsed, triggering a flash flood that claimed the lives of four individuals. The incident happened when heavy rains led to a breach in the Luti reservoir late Tuesday night.

The torrent of water surged through the breach, inundating nearby homes and agricultural lands in Dhaneshpur village. The disaster has left three residents missing, and a search operation is actively underway, according to local officials.

Emergency response teams from the district administration and police were dispatched promptly to the affected area. The bodies of the deceased, which include a woman and her mother-in-law, have been sent for post-mortem. Efforts continue to find the missing persons.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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