Gujarat experienced severe flooding, with 20,000 people evacuated and 15 fatalities
The death toll in Gujarat floods has increased to 15 while 20,000 families were evacuated. The situation in the region remains grim as rescue efforts continue to assist those affected by the natural disaster.
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On Tuesday, heavy rainfall in Gujarat wreaked havoc, causing massive flooding, resulting in 15 deaths and the evacuation of over 20,000 people. Furthermore, over 300 were rescued in different districts of Gujarat as heavy showers continued to lash the state.
Predicting substantial rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in various regions. Additionally, the authority has declared a red alert for the Saurashtra and Kutch regions, where intense rainfall in recent days has led to widespread waterlogging and a flood-like situation.
Gujarat Flood News
Gujarat's rain has devastated several districts, with flooding in Vadodara being one of the most seriously affected locations.
To assist with rescue and relief efforts, the Gujarat government has deployed six Indian Army columns and 14 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) platoons, controlling the flooding in Ahmedabad and various other regions of Gujarat. In fact, the government has urged citizens to exercise caution and follow warnings, especially in coastal areas.
Gujarat CM Post on X
"The Chief Minister instructed the District Collectors to take full vigilance and caution by taking the help of the police so that no one goes into the overflowed rivers, drains and lakes as a result of heavy rains. Apart from this, the Meteorological Department has especially urged the District Collectors of the coastal areas to strictly follow the warning to the fishermen not to venture into the sea," said the Chief Minister's Office in a post on X.
