VIDEO | Army Carries Out Rescue Operation In Gwalior As Parvati River Overflow Due To Heavy Rains

Gwalior: Indian Army on Friday carried out a rescue operation in Bhitarwar as the Parvati river was overflowing following the heavy rainfall in Gwalior. 

According to the footage, the Indian Army used a mechanized boat to navigate the river and rescue stranded individuals. The Army also made announcements advising people to stay away from the river.

Bhitarwar, a city and municipality in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh , India, is encircled by the Parbati River.

The Meteorological Department forecasts normal weather conditions for the next two days but warns of potential heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh after September 15.

A regional meteorologist explained that the weather system previously active in the state has shifted towards South West Uttar Pradesh, leading to a decrease in rainfall. However, there is still a chance of sporadic showers in Madhya Pradesh .

"A system which was active in Madhya Pradesh has now moved towards South West UP. The effect will weaken within around six hours, therefore there has been a downfall in rainfall activities. But there are chances of sporadic rainfall right now in the state," said BS Yadav, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal.

Regarding rainfall activity over the past 24 hours, Yadav said that Damoh experienced the highest rainfall in the state, with a total of 27 mm.

"There will be normal weather for two days in the state but again a low-pressure system has formed in the Bay of Bengal. It will move towards the state in the next two days, then there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in eastern Madhya Pradesh again from September 15. After the next two days, it will reach Central MP and will cause rainfall in the entire state," he added.