8,832 rescued, 29,280 shifted from flood-hit areas in Madhya Pradesh: CM
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He made the statement while addressing ‘Anna Utsav’ programme in the morning.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on August 7 said that 8,832 people have been rescued from the flood-affected parts of the State, while 29,280 others have been shifted to safer places from these areas so far. He made the statement while addressing ‘Anna Utsav’ programme in the morning. State officials have earlier said that Gwalior and Chambal divisions in north Madhya Pradesh have been hit hard by rains over the last few days and at least 12 persons have died so far.More Related News
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