Chhattisgarh Government Stands Firmly With Flood-Affected Families in Time of Crisis- CM Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed district administrations to accord top priority to the safety, relief and rehabilitation of families affected by heavy rainfall and floods, ensuring prompt assessment of losses and timely financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries. Photo: primelookindia.com (File Photo)

Over 49,000 people moved to safety as large-scale relief operations continue; CM Vishnu Deo Sai says protection of lives and immediate assistance to affected families remain the government’s foremost priority

Key Highlights

• More than 49,793 people rescued and shifted to safer locations across Chhattisgarh.
• 152 relief camps established, providing shelter and food to over 11,945 people.
• Floods and heavy rainfall affected 1,083 villages and more than 74,130 people.
• Sukma and Bastar among the worst-affected districts.
• Fifteen deaths and loss of more than 1,220 livestock reported.
• Over 10,000 houses suffered complete or partial damage.
• Crops across more than 6,154 hectares affected.
• More than ₹2.16 crore sanctioned and distributed as relief and compensation across different categories.
• CM Sai directs administrations to complete remaining damage assessments quickly and ensure timely assistance.

Raipur: Protecting lives, providing immediate shelter and ensuring financial assistance to families affected by floods remain the foremost priorities of the Chhattisgarh Government as districts continue to assess the damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rainfall.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed district administrations and disaster-management teams to remain fully mobilised in affected areas and ensure that no eligible family is left waiting unnecessarily for relief.

“In this hour of crisis, the safety of every citizen is our first priority. The State Government stands firmly with every family affected by the floods. Relief must reach people quickly, damage must be assessed without unnecessary delay and eligible families must receive the assistance due to them at the earliest,” Sai said.

Between June 1 and September 30, 2026, with particularly intense rainfall recorded between September 23 and 29, floods and waterlogging affected more than 22 of Chhattisgarh’s 33 districts.

According to the State Government’s assessment, 1,083 villages and more than 74,130 people were affected.

The impact was particularly severe in southern Chhattisgarh. In Sukma, 40,714 people across 25 villages were affected, while Bastar recorded 20,212 affected people across 145 villages. Raipur, Dhamtari, Balod, Balodabazar, Gariaband, Korba, Bemetara, Kabirdham, Durg, Raigarh and Janjgir-Champa were among the other districts reporting rain and flood-related damage.

More Than 49,000 People Taken to Safety

As floodwaters entered populated areas, rescue and disaster-management teams were deployed to evacuate stranded residents.

More than 49,793 people have been moved to safer locations across the State. Sukma alone accounted for more than 40,000 evacuations, while over 5,600 people were rescued in Raipur district.

The government established 152 relief camps, where accommodation and food arrangements were made for more than 11,945 affected people.

Sai stressed that administrative response should remain focused on people rather than merely completing official procedures.

“For us, relief is not just a matter of figures or files. Behind every damaged house, every lost crop and every affected family is a citizen who needs the government beside them. Public safety and timely assistance are our priority,” the Chief Minister said.

Loss of Lives, Homes, Livestock and Crops

The floods have caused significant human and material losses.

Fifteen people have died in rain and flood-related incidents across the State, while more than 1,220 livestock have been lost.

As many as 2,103 houses were completely damaged, while another 7,947 houses suffered partial damage. Agricultural losses have also been reported across more than 6,154 hectares.

The government has directed revenue and field officials to continue assessing outstanding claims so that financial assistance can be processed without avoidable delays.

Compensation Being Released Alongside Damage Assessment

Rather than waiting for the entire assessment exercise to conclude, the administration has begun releasing assistance in cases where verification has already been completed.

In cases involving loss of life, ₹16 lakh has already been provided, while payments exceeding ₹24 lakh are under process.

For livestock losses, more than ₹26.17 lakh has been distributed to affected livestock owners, with another ₹2.18 lakh awaiting payment.

More than ₹1.61 crore has been sanctioned and distributed for fully and partially damaged houses. An additional ₹20.26 lakh is expected to be transferred to eligible beneficiaries.

For crop losses, ₹12.82 lakh has already been released, while compensation exceeding ₹4.96 lakh remains to be distributed.

The figures indicate that assistance exceeding ₹2.16 crore has already been sanctioned and distributed across different categories of flood-related losses, while further payments are being processed.

Sai Directs Districts to Complete Remaining Assessment Quickly

The Chief Minister has instructed administrations in affected districts to complete pending surveys and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive assistance according to prescribed norms.

Particular emphasis has been placed on completing the remaining assessments in districts including Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, Durg and Gariaband.

“No affected family should have to run from one office to another for legitimate relief. District administrations must complete assessments transparently and promptly and ensure that assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries without unnecessary delay,” Sai said.

Relief operations, damage assessment and compensation are therefore being undertaken simultaneously rather than sequentially.

For the State Government, the immediate challenge is not limited to rescue operations. The next phase involves helping families recover from the loss of homes, livestock, crops and livelihoods while ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

“Chhattisgarh will stand with its people from rescue to rehabilitation. Until the affected families are able to return towards normal life, the administration must remain sensitive, responsive and present on the ground,” Sai said.