Family Rescued from Rising River in Sehore Forest

Five members of a family were rescued from a forest in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, after being stranded due to a sudden rise in the river level. The incident occurred as they were returning from the Amargarh waterfall visit. Prompt action from local authorities and the State Disaster Emergency Response Force led to their safe evacuation.

Five family members were rescued from a forest area in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, after they were stranded by a sudden river surge, police announced on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday evening as the family was returning from the Amargarh waterfall, according to Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi.

The unexpected rise in the Chandni River's water level, due to a heavy downpour, trapped the Bhopal-based family. Authorities acted swiftly, with forest staff, police, and the State Disaster Emergency Response Force conducting a successful rescue operation, Awasthi reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)