Gujarat: At least 28 people have tragically died in Gujarat over the past three days as incessant rain and waterlogging continue to wreak havoc across the state. About 18000 people have been evacuated until now from the flood-stricken areas. Gujarat Health Minister, Rushikesh Patel informed that more than 5,000 individuals had been rehabilitated and over 12,000 rescued in Vadodara alone until August 28.
In response to the Gujarat government’s urgent request, six columns of the Indian Army are conducting rescue operations in the hardest-hit areas. Earlier, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) completed the rescue of 95 individuals amid the severe flooding.
Prime Minister Extends Support To Gujarat CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and extended the Centre’s support in battling the situation. The PM expressed his concern over the flooding of the Vishwamitri river in Vadodara and sought information on the situation, CM Patel added.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel tweets, “As it has been raining heavily for the last three days across Gujarat, PM Modi had a telephonic conversation with me this morning to get information about the situation. He learned about the relief measures for the affected people of various… pic.twitter.com/KSvSpfI6pj
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2024
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Bridge Section Washed Away In Jamnagar
As per ANI reports, the road linking Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya in Jamnagar is now closed and a section of a small bridge over Sir P.N. Road is washed away due to flooding. Traffic movement has been disrupted in the area and rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF are in full swing amid the grave threat.
#WATCH | Gujarat: The road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya in Jamnagar closed; portion of a small bridge over Sir P.N. Road washed away due to flooding. Movement of traffic affected. pic.twitter.com/AJNkHtvZWk
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2024
10 Crocodiles Rescued Amid Flood
According to Range Forest Officer Karansinh Rajput, over the past 5 days, 10 crocodiles were rescued. Additionally, two crocodiles have been released and 8 will be freed when the river water level decreases.
#WATCH | Vadodara, Gujarat: Range Forest Officer Karansinh Rajput says, “… We have rescued 10 crocodiles in the last 5 days. Two have been released and 8 are still with us. We will release them when the water level of the river decreases… Today, we rescued a 14-foot crocodile… pic.twitter.com/ImfnpjAiEq
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2024
IMD Issues Red Alert Across Gujarat
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert across Gujarat, which is reeling under relentless rain. IMD stated that a deep depression advancing from Gujarat Coast is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm, towards the Saurashtra region on August 30. Extreme rainfall is expected to cause turmoil in Kutch and Saurashtra regions. The district collector issued an advisory urging residents of Kutch to avoid tourist sites.
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