The heavy downpour has wreaked havoc across Gujarat. (X)
New Delhi: Gujarat is grappling with unprecedented flooding as relentless heavy rainfall has lashed the state for the past 48 hours. The situation has become dire, with rivers overflowing and submerging low-lying areas, particularly in the Surat and Kutch districts, which are now facing severe flood-like conditions.
The unyielding downpour has wreaked havoc across Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people in rain-related incidents. The authorities have launched extensive relief and rescue operations, evacuating more than 15,000 people and rescuing over 300 individuals stranded in various districts. The situation in Rajkot has worsened, with city roads fully submerged, leaving vehicles and infrastructure underwater. Reports of tragic incidents continue to emerge from affected areas as the heavy rains persist.
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In Jamnagar, a dramatic incident captured widespread attention—a car carrying four members of a family was swept away by a powerful drainage current near Tollnaka. The strong flow of water eventually pushed the vehicle into a grove of trees, saving the occupants’ lives. A viral video from Jamnagar shows floodwaters so deep that a police post appeared as if it might float away like a boat, highlighting the severity of the flooding in the region.
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Heavy rains in Gujarat have led to floods across Saurashtra region. Extremely severe floods and water logging in Jamnagar, Rajkot, Dwarka and other parts of the region. pic.twitter.com/HQRwwBIoW6
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The floods have caused widespread infrastructure collapse, plunging over 700 villages into darkness and forcing the closure of 523 roads in districts including Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Dang, and Chhotaudepur. The Narmada River, already swollen from continuous dam releases, is nearing danger levels, adding to the crisis. Vadodara, a city typically plagued by heavy traffic, is now inundated with several feet of water, bringing daily life to a standstill. Citizens are left anxiously awaiting relief as the floodwaters continue to rise.
The IMD has issued a forecast for more heavy rainfall in Saurashtra on August 29, with a red alert in place for all districts except those in North Gujarat. As the rain continues to batter the state, the situation remains critical, with no immediate respite in sight.
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