Watch: ‘How can I leave God alone?’: Amid flood evacuation, Chitrakoot priest refuses to leave temple
In an emotional standoff at Ramghat, temple officials pleaded with a priest to leave a flooded sanctuary, but he steadfastly refused, vowing to stay with his deity through the emergency. The relentless currents of the Mandakini River enveloped many homes and sacred sites. Meanwhile, rescue crews tirelessly worked to save residents stranded in treacherous conditions. Fortunately, river levels eventually began to recede following an intense downpour.
