Storm chaos in Madhya Pradesh:13 dead, wheat soaked; winds reach 85 kmph, trees fall in Bhopal; crops damaged in several districts

A storm has been wreaking havoc in MP for the past 3 days. 13 people died after a cruise sank in Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam, while wheat got soaked in Narmadapuram, Sehore, and several other districts. Due to the inclement weather, trees also fell in several districts, including Bhopal. According to meteorologist Arun Sharma, a cyclonic circulation remained active over the state, while two troughs also passed through the state. Because of this, the state has been experiencing strong winds, hail, and rain for the past 3-4 days, and this weather will continue for another 4 days. Storm Speed Reached a Record 85 Km/hr in Betul A total of 30 districts in the state received rain during the last 24 hours. These include Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Betul, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Datia, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Sagar, Damoh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Sidhi, Mauganj, Umaria, Anuppur, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Dindori, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Katni, Shahdol, and Singrauli. Hail also fell in Guna, Raisen, and Balaghat. Dust storms occurred in Shivpuri, Vidisha, Datia, and Sheopur districts. The wind speed was highest in Betul, reaching up to 85 kilometers per hour. According to the Meteorological Department, the speed was 72Km in Ashoknagar, 68Km in Sehore, 61Km in Guna-Shivpuri, 59Km in Jabalpur-Sagar, 57Km in Bhopal-Shahdol, 56Km in Pachmarhi, 52Km in Vidisha, 46Km in Narmadapuram-Sidhi, 37Km in Rewa, Mauganj-Sheopur, 31Km in Rajgarh, and 28 Km per hour in Khajuraho. See pictures of damage from the storm and rain
Where was the most damage in the state in 3 days Cruise submerged in Bargi Dam in Jabalpur On the evening of April 30, around 5 PM, an MP Tourism cruise filled with tourists sank in Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam. Approximately 47 tourists were on board, while tickets were issued for only 29 people. The accident occurred approximately 300 meters from the shore. At that time, the wind speed was about 74 km/h. So far, 13 bodies have been recovered in the three-day search operation. Meanwhile, the cruise was rescued and brought out. Wheat got wet in Sehore Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and a storm occurred in Ichhawar, Bordi Jhalki, and Bhaukhedi in Sehore district. Due to this, farmers’ wheat was damaged. In Raisen, the tin shed of a warehouse was blown away by the storm. Due to this, wheat and moong crops got wet. Wheat and gram kept at the center in Narmadapuram’s grain market got soaked. Water filled inside the tin shed. In Balaghat, 10 thousand sacks of wheat got wet in the water. 20-foot high fair gate collapsed in Itarsi The main entrance gate of the Itarsi Utsav Mela, set up at Surajganj Lal Ground in Itarsi, Narmadapuram, suddenly collapsed on Saturday. This approximately 20-foot-high gate was built with the support of bamboo, which could not withstand the pressure of strong winds and fell to the ground in a few moments. Fortunately, no one was present nearby at the time of the incident, otherwise a major accident could have occurred. Due to the storm and rain, the fairground was waterlogged, causing problems for stall operators and shopkeepers. Meanwhile, tin sheds installed around the fair also got uprooted due to strong winds and fell onto the road. The storm also had a significant impact on PM Shri Girls School located in Surajganj, where the school’s tin shed was blown away due to strong winds. Strong winds fanned the fire…many houses, tractors, and animals burnt A massive fire incident occurred on Saturday in Alamkheda village, Sanchi, Raisen. The fire from burning stubble in the fields reached the village due to strong winds and a storm, and in no time, more than half a dozen houses were gutted. The fire spread so rapidly that villagers didn’t even get a chance to react. In the incident, about 6 to 7 animals died from burns. A tractor standing in a farmer’s courtyard was also completely burnt. Additionally, more than 100 quintals of wheat, agricultural implements, and household items belonging to about 12 farmers were reduced to ashes, causing them heavy losses. The situation became uncontrollable due to dust and smoke, and people couldn’t recognize each other. Trees-sheds also fell Many trees fell in the Neelbad and Avadhpuri areas of Bhopal. Cases of trees falling were also reported in Balaghat. More than half a dozen trees were uprooted by a strong storm on Shyampur Road, Jakakhedi in Sehore. The cement sheet of Rekhu Basene’s house fell down in Ward No. 17 of Kosmi village, Balaghat. Five people sitting below were injured by this.