Continuous Rain Causes Waterlogging On Streets And Highways Across Gujarat | Videos

Gujarat Rains Latest News: Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across Gujarat, turning streets into rivers and causing widespread water ingress into homes. The continuous downpour has led to severe flooding in multiple areas, leaving residents struggling to cope with the rising waters. Several videos have surfaced on social media, showing people trapped in floodwaters, highlighting the severity of the inundation. These videos vividly capture the challenges faced by residents as they navigate the treacherous waters, with many struggling to reach safety.

Meanwhile, in Morbi, seven people have gone missing after being swept away while attempting to cross a submerged causeway in a tractor-trolley. The vehicle, carrying the victims, was overpowered by the strong currents, leading to the catastrophe. Local authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, but as of now, the missing people have not been located. The state government has issued warnings to residents in affected areas, advising them to stay indoors and avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary. Emergency services are on high alert, and efforts are being made to provide relief to those stranded or affected by the floods.

Several parts of Gujarat were battered by heavy to very heavy rains in the last 24 hours till 6 AM on Monday, forcing authorities to shift hundreds of people to safe places after low-lying areas in Navsari and Valsad districts were inundated due to a rise in the water level of monsoon rivers. At 356 mm, Khergam taluka in Navsari district recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 6 AM on Monday, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) data showed. 

During this period, the Dang-Ahwa taluka of the Dangs district received 268 mm of rainfall and Kaprada (Valsad district) 263 mm. Parts of Narmada, Sirendranagar, Rajkot, Tapi, Mahisagarand Morbi, Dahod and Vadodara were among other districts that received over 100 mm of rainfall.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel spoke over the phone to collectors of Morbi, Kutch, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Bhavnagar districts of the Saurashtra region, and Bharuch and Dang districts in south Gujarat late Sunday to review the situation.

Patel instructed the collectors to remain alert and ensure the safety of people and their livestock by constantly monitoring the rainfall situation, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated.

Amid forecasts for more rains in the state, Chief Secretary Raj Kumar chaired a review meeting on Sunday evening. The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Gujarat over the next week.

"Based on this (forecast), the Chief Secretary instructed the various district administrations to make all necessary preparations. He instructed the officers and employees of the district and taluka administrative system to be present on duty at the headquarters considering the prevailing rain situation," stated an official release.

The chief secretary said the administrations should remain especially vigilant in places where people are likely to gather in large numbers considering the upcoming festivals during Shravan month to avert any rain-related tragedy.

Local administration should also ensure that roads closed due to flooding are restored immediately and electricity supply is not disrupted for long.

With the current spell of rains, districts in south Gujarat have received over 105 per cent of the average annual rainfall so far, the highest in the state.

Eight districts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra have received more than 100 per cent of their average annual rainfall. All other districts recorded more than 50 per cent of the average annual rainfall so far this season, the SEOC data showed