In Chhattisgarh, rescue and relief operations are in full swing in the flood affected areas of the state. Rain, which had been lashing the state for the last four days have weakened, making flood waters to recede in many low-lying towns and villages. In the worst affected Raygarh district two Army helicopters and four motor boats have been pressed into service in the rescue and relief works. Road communication in some parts of the state that had been disrupted due to incessant rains, has since been restored.