Amreli Highway Collapses as Monsoon Wreaks Havoc Across Gujarat | VIDEO

New Delhi: Heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Gujarat's Amreli district after a section of the Bhavkundla-Amreli state highway caved in after being washed away by strong floodwaters, prompting authorities to immediately close the route for traffic, with authorities diverting vehicles and assessing the extent of the damage.

Visuals from the spot showed the highway split into two after a large portion of the road was washed away, with floodwater gushing through the collapsed section as residents gathered on either side of the damaged stretch.

Over 12 Inches of Rain Lash Amreli

The highway collapse comes amid intense rainfall across Amreli district, particularly in the Rajula and Khambha regions.

According to officials, the two areas received more than 12 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, leading to widespread flooding and waterlogging.

Several low-lying areas were submerged as heavy showers inundated roads and disrupted normal life.

The relentless rainfall has severely affected connectivity across parts of Amreli, with overflowing water bodies and flooded roads disrupting transportation.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and remain on alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue in parts of the region, raising concerns over further flooding and infrastructure damage.

Maharashtra Also Reels Under Monsoon Fury

In a separate incident, torrential rainfall has also caused widespread disruption across Maharashtra, where landslides have severely affected road and rail connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.

Heavy rain triggered multiple landslides, forcing authorities to shut the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway, while train services on the route were also disrupted.

Authorities have issued a public advisory urging people to avoid travelling between Mumbai and Pune until further notice. Rescue operations are also underway in Pune's Mawal taluka, where a house collapsed following a landslide.