Bhopal: At least fifteen people have died since Friday across Madhya Pradesh after heavy rains wreaked havoc in many parts of the state.
The devastation caused by three days of continuous rain and resulting floods, including building collapses in Sagar and Satna districts, sources in the government said.
The government sought help of the Army and called for helicopters to rescue people marooned by floods.
In Maihar town in Satna district, a newly built, three-storey building with construction workers' families living in it collapsed amid heavy rain on Saturday, burying many people under the rubble, police said.
Situation is Bihar is also grim and so far more than 90 people were killed due to flood. The State Disaster Management department said 33 lakh people have been hit by the flood in 14 districts in Bihar.
Sources said, Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur and Purnea in Bihar are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
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