India, July 30 -- Relentless monsoon rains have battered large parts of Chhattisgarh over the past few days, triggering flood-like conditions, disrupting road connectivity and leaving at least five people dead in rain-related incidents.

The worst-hit areas are spread across the Raipur, Bastar and Durg divisions, where overflowing rivers and streams have submerged roads and prompted authorities to issue alerts for people living along riverbanks.

In Gariaband district, a 55-year-old man was swept away while attempting to cross the swollen Sargi stream near Sahaspur village on Wednesday. His body was recovered nearly five kilometres downstream near Khuteri village.

Continuous rainfall has severely disrupted transport in the district, with...