Heavy rain triggers flooding across Amreli as rivers swell, Farmer Swept Away

Heavy rainfall continued across Amreli district, bringing relief to farmers but also triggering flood-like conditions in several areas, overflowing rivers and leading to the death of a farmer who was swept away in the Shetrunji River.

After a brief 12-hour lull following around seven inches of rain the previous day, fresh downpours accompanied by thunderstorms returned to Savarkundla on Sunday afternoon. Roads across the town were inundated as rainwater flowed through residential areas.

The Nawli River swelled rapidly, with floodwaters overtopping a bridge and spilling into nearby shops. An electricity pole collapsed under the force of the rushing water, highlighting the intensity of the flooding. The Sukanera Dam also overflowed following the sustained rainfall.

While the heavy rain caused disruption in urban areas, it brought welcome relief to farmers across the district. Villages including Eklera and Gudran in the Liliya region, along with Ingorala and Hawtad in Lathi, received good rainfall, replenishing agricultural fields after a prolonged dry spell. Light rain was also reported in the Kukavav area, while Amrapur, Barwala and Bavisi experienced cooler weather following the showers.

Police rescue residents from floodwaters

Flood-like conditions also developed in parts of Jafrabad, where police officers carried out rescue operations in Vadhera village.

With floodwaters reaching waist height, officers helped evacuate children, women and elderly residents to safer locations. Their response has been widely praised by local residents, who credited the police with acting swiftly during the emergency.


Farmer swept away after dam gates opened

Amid the widespread rainfall, tragedy struck in Dhari, where Sharadbhai Kachhdiya was swept away by strong currents in the Shetrunji River after the gates of Khodiyar Dam were opened.

Search teams continued looking for the missing farmer for around 12 hours before his body was recovered from the riverbank. His death has cast a shadow over the district despite the welcome arrival of the monsoon rains.