Rain batters bhopal as pumps are deployed and basements flood in posh colonies

Bhopal Municipal Corporation initiated emergency water extraction in areas like Shahpura and Arera Colony after heavy overnight rainfall caused widespread flooding, penetrating homes and disrupting daily life. The NDMA issued cautionary SMS alerts across several Madhya Pradesh districts due to predicted continued heavy rainfall. Rising water levels in Upper Lake, nearing its Full Tank Level, further compound flood management challenges.