Late Sunday night in Morbi, Gujarat, a major disaster struck when a tractor trolley carrying 19 passengers plunged into the river. Upon receiving the alert, the NDRF team swiftly arrived and managed to rescue 10 individuals. However, 9 people are still unaccounted for, and search operations are actively ongoing.
Reports suggest that continuous heavy rainfall led to flooding in the Kanakavati River near Dhavana village in Halvad tehsil. The river's water overflowed onto the roads, causing the tractor trolley to overturn and be swept away by the current. There were approximately 19 passengers on board.
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4 Inches of Rain in 4 Hours
Halvad experienced 4 inches of rainfall in just 4 hours, leading to waterlogging in the region. Floods have engulfed several areas in Halvad due to the incessant rains. Authorities are vigilantly monitoring to prevent any misfortune caused by the flood.
Weather Alert: Rainfall Expected in Gujarat for the Next Three Days
The weather across Gujarat is predicted to remain similar for the next three days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts throughout the state. Over the last 24 hours, regions such as Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Narmada, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Mahisagar, Morbi, Tapi, Panchmahal, and Narmada have experienced the highest rainfall. On Monday, a red alert was announced for seven districts in Gujarat, while 26 other districts were on an orange alert according to the weather department.
Chief Minister Talks with Collectors About the Rain Situation
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held telephone discussions late Sunday night with the collectors of seven districts to get updates on the rainfall situation. He has instructed the collectors of Morbi, Kutch, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, and Dang to remain vigilant.
Rainfall Statistics in Gujarat Since June 1
Since June 1, Gujarat has recorded 88.98% of the season's average rainfall. This includes 105.22% in South Gujarat, 95.81% in Kutch, 90.82% in Saurashtra, 77.88% in the central-eastern regions, and 70.74% in North Gujarat.
