Gujarat wrecked by heavy rains, floods force over 3,000 to be evacuated
Over 3000 people were moved to safety in Gujarat as heavy rains lashed many parts of the state leading to floods that inundated low lying areas, houses, roads and even washed away bridges .
Over 3000 people were moved to safety in Gujarat as heavy rains lashed many parts of the state leading to floods that inundated low lying areas, houses, roads and even washed away bridges .
Several rivers were flowing above the danger mark as heavy rains pounded the state over the last few days and more was predicted by the weatherman.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and disaster force has been carrying out rescue operations wherever required.
At least 3,250 people were evacuated from Chhotaudaipur, Navsari and Valsad.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Flood-like situation worsens in Valsad, as water enters low-lying areas amid heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/FO8BNCFYja
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2022
Some low-lying areas of Valsad were inundated after the Orsang river’s water levels rose. Kaveri and Ambika rivers were also flowing above the danger mark in Navsari district
Ahmedabad too witnessed heavy rainfall leading to floods in low lying areas. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in view of the heavy rains.
Gujarat | Due to flash floods and continuous heavy rainfall, the bridge on the road connecting Panchol and Kumbhiya villages in Tapi district was washed away (10.07) pic.twitter.com/n9m9lBJbay
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2022
The average rainfall recorded in the city was 114.3 mm in the last 3 hours.
Waterlogging was reported in Paldi, Bodakdev, Usmanpura, and Jodhpur. Five underpasses have been closed.
A part of a bridge collapsed due to incessant heavy rainfall in Chhota Udaipur on Sunday. A bridge on the road connecting Panchol and Kumbhiya villages in Tapi district was washed away. A road in Ahmedabad also caved in.
#WATCH | Cattle washed away and streets inundated in Valsad, Gujarat as heavy rains batter the district https://t.co/MLrEIBXWbD pic.twitter.com/M8McijOR2C
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 11, 2022
At least five people were rescued by a team of Indian Coast Guard in a helicopter from Hinglaj area near Auranga river of #Valsad . #GujaratRains @IndiaCoastGuard pic.twitter.com/sXRbpsLgsF
— Gujarat Information (@InfoGujarat) July 11, 2022
#WATCH | Gujarat: NDRF teams spring to action in the rescue operations as the flood-like situation in Valsad deteriorates further pic.twitter.com/dwcIGYS6tV
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2022
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers in the next five days in south Gujarat’s districts of Dang, Navsari and Valsad. Several other districts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during this period.
An advisory has been issued to fishermen not to venture into the sea.
When it comes to difficult situations, we stands firm and united to help each other.
This video is from Chhota Udepur, wherein our Gujarat police officials and the common public is working to make sure, everyone stay safe during the heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/D7qd4y4ei1
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) July 10, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to take stock of the situation. Patel informed him about the situation and the measures taken by the Gujarat government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the Chief Minister of all necessary help, including NDRF, the Gujarat CM PRO said.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has asked all district collectors to be ready for the evacuation of more people.
