Sudden flood in central India strands two youths on tree
by Aditi VermaTwo youths were stranded on a tree after a sudden flood hit the Sindh River in central India’s Madhya Pradesh. Locals captured the incident on video, warning the youths to stay calm as the tree branch could break.
The incident took place near the Sindh river in Shivpuri and the video went viral on September 12.
Visuals showed two young men, trapped by the rising waters, climbed up a tree and began calling for help. Meanwhile, some bystanders captured a video of them and advised them to remain calm, warning that the tree branch could break at any moment.
In Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, two youths found themselves in a life-threatening situation when a sudden flood engulfed the Sindh River. As the waters rose rapidly, the pair had no choice but to climb a tree for safety. Locals at the scene recorded a video of the stranded youths, offering advice from a distance. They urged them to remain calm while cautioning that the branch they were clinging to could snap at any moment.
The footage showcases the dramatic nature of the situation, with the floodwaters surging beneath the tree. Rescue efforts were yet to reach the area at the time of the video recording, leaving the youths anxiously waiting for help. The incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden floods in the region during the monsoon season.
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