Heavy rains in Narmada’s Sagbara floods roads, Selamba-Maharashtra highway closed

The first heavy rain of the monsoon created a flood-like situation in parts of Narmada district late Tuesday night. Sagbara and nearby Selamba received continuous rain for several hours, leaving many roads and low-lying areas under water. Rain has continued in Sagbara since yesterday, affecting normal life.

The heavy rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow, with floodwater reaching nearby roads. As a result, the main road connecting Selamba to Navapada towards Maharashtra has been closed to traffic. The road closure has affected interstate movement, and long queues of vehicles have formed on both sides of the highway.

The sudden flooding kept the local administration and residents on alert as water levels continued to rise. People travelling through the area have been advised to avoid the flooded route until the water recedes.

Interestingly, while Sagbara received very heavy rain, the other four talukas of Narmada district—Nandod, Tilakwada, Garudeshwar and Dediyapada—did not receive any rainfall. Even so, the entire district has been covered with dark clouds since morning.

The cloudy weather and cool winds have brought relief to people who had been dealing with intense heat over the past few days. The difference in weather within the same district has surprised many, with one taluka facing flood-like conditions while the rest are still waiting for the monsoon to arrive.