Gujarat is in the grips of nature's fury. Heavy rains have caused havoc for the past four days. Conditions are dire in 18 districts of Gujarat as people battle the floods. The death toll from the rain and floods has reached 32. Red alerts have been issued for 11 out of 33 districts, while 22 districts are under yellow alert. The devastation is so severe that the army had to be deployed in Gujarat. 939 state highways, national highways, and other roads are shut down. The scenes of destruction caused by the floods in towns are terrifying. The meteorological department has issued a high alert for the next five days of heavy rainfall.
Nature's wrath in Gujarat has swept away cars, roads, bridges, and bus stops. Colonies are submerged under water. From Kutch to Dwarka, Jamnagar to Morbi, Junagadh to Rajkot, Kheda to Porbandar, Botad to Bhavnagar... 18 districts in Gujarat are grappling with horrendous conditions.
Crocodiles Enter Residential Areas
While the destruction from the rains is causing distress, crocodiles have reached the doorsteps of homes in Vadodara. A 15-foot crocodile arrived in a residential area but fortunately, there was no one inside the house. The forest department team rescued the crocodile just in time. The administration reports that crocodiles are found in the Vishwamitri River, which is why they have entered homes.
Rivers Cross Danger Levels
The situation in Gujarat is worsening as rivers have crossed danger levels, submerging entire villages. A man was trapped in the Mahisagar River flood for many hours. Finally, the Air Force's heroes rescued him with a helicopter. Due to being trapped for hours, the man’s health deteriorated and he was admitted to the hospital after the rescue.
Source: aajtak
Bus Stand Submerged, Toll Plaza Underwater
In Jamnagar, the floods have confined people to their homes. Water is everywhere, inside and outside homes. Jamnagar MLA Rivaba Jadeja arrived with a rescue team to help people trapped by the flood. The rescue team used ladders and ropes to bring people out of the floodwaters. The government bus stand in Jamnagar is submerged, with only the roofs of buses visible. The toll plaza is also underwater. The situation is similar in Rajkot.
People Climbed to Roofs to Save Lives
In some areas of Vadodara, there is water up to 10-12 feet deep. People were forced to climb onto their rooftops in search of rescue teams. In Porbandar and Kalyanpur, people were rescued by helicopter. In light of the flood crisis, the Gujarat government has requested assistance from the Indian Army and Air Force, leading to multiple troops being involved in rescue operations.
Over 41 Thousand People Moved to Safety
In various parts of Gujarat, a total of 41,678 people have been moved to safer locations from flood-affected areas. In the past 48 hours, the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, Indian Army, Air Force, and teams from the NDRF, ADRF, and SDRF have rescued more than 500 people. Gujarat has deployed 15 NDRF teams, 27 SDRF teams, and seven army teams.
Source: aajtak
939 Roads Closed, People Confined in Homes Without Electricity or Water
Chhota Udaipur is also badly affected by the floods. A 50-year-old bridge has been swept away by the floodwaters. The devastation looks the same across different districts like Morbi, Patan, Banaskantha, and Mahisagar. Parts of bridges have collapsed and roads have caved in at various locations. Several areas are completely cut off. A total of 939 roads are closed, including five national highways, two NHAI roads, 66 state highways, and 92 other roads. The extent of the destruction caused by nature’s fury in Gujarat is difficult to predict. Rescue and relief work continues at a war footing. People in Gujarat have been struggling with the floodwaters for the past four days. They are confined to their homes, without electricity or clean water. Now, army personnel have arrived like angels, delivering water and food to every home with the help of ropes and buckets.
Source: aajtak
PM Modi Speaks with CM Bhupendra Patel
PM Modi has again spoken with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel regarding Gujarat's crisis and has been updated on the assistance provided by the central government. Vadodara city is entirely submerged as the Vishwamitri River has flooded the lower areas. People have taken refuge on their rooftops. NDRF, SDRF, and three army battalions are conducting extensive rescue operations in the area.
Source: aajtak
Closure Announced for Schools and Colleges
Intense rainfall and floods have completely disrupted life in Gujarat. The army has been deployed in Rajkot, Anand, Morbi, Kheda, Vadodara, and Dwarka. Primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges, have been closed in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Botad, Anand, Kheda, Mahisagar, Karach, and Morbi.
