Heavy rain floods Chhattisgarh; one dead, villages cut off

Chhattisgarh experienced heavy rainfall on Friday, causing widespread flooding and waterlogging across multiple regions. One person died in the weather-related incident, while several villages in Bastar district were cut off due to rising water levels.

Schools remained closed in eight districts as a precautionary measure. The continuous downpour disrupted normal life and communications in affected areas, with authorities monitoring the situation across the state.