Chhattisgarh government declares school holiday amid heavy rain, flood-like situation
Chhattisgarh's state government announced a school holiday as relentless rain created flood‑like conditions across the region. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai directed relief and rescue teams to operate statewide after continuous downpours submerged low‑lying zones and isolated villages in the Bastar area. Authorities are focusing on evacuations and providing aid to affected communities and support services.