In Madhya Pradesh, due to heavy rains, around 400 villages in 9 districts have suffered moderate to severe floods. More than 9 thousand people trapped in the flood were rescued and taken to a safe place.<br />'' <br />''170 relief camps have been set up for flood relief where all necessary arrangements have been made including food and medicines. Four children died due to the collapse of a wall at village Banihara in Katni district. The state government has announced a financial assistance of 4 lakh rupees each to the victims' families.<br />'' <br />''The help of Air Force helicopters and the army is being taken for relief and rescue operations. Teams of NDRF and SDRF are also engaged in rescue operations.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan instructed to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing through video conferencing with all divisional commissioners and collectors.</span><br />