Cloudburst-Like Rain Batters Bodeli; NDRF Rescues 20+ Residents After Four Inches of Rain in Two Hours
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Torrential rain lashed Bodeli town in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district on Friday, dumping nearly four inches of rainfall in just two hours and triggering severe flooding across several low-lying areas. More than 20 residents trapped inside their homes were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), while a youth was pulled to safety after being swept away by the strong current.
NDRF Launches Rescue Operation
The worst-affected area was Diwan Faliya, where overflowing water from the Harkhali Kotar entered residential houses, leaving more than 20 people stranded.
After receiving information about the flooding, NDRF teams rushed to the locality and carried out a rescue operation using boats and specialised equipment. All trapped residents were safely evacuated and shifted to secure locations.
Youth Saved After Being Swept Away
During the flooding, a young man from Diwan Faliya was swept away by the fast-flowing water.
Local residents, assisted by rescue personnel, managed to pull him out in time, preventing what could have turned into a fatal accident.
Heavy Waterlogging Disrupts Normal Life
The intense downpour submerged several roads and low-lying neighbourhoods across Bodeli, severely disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.
Residents reported that water entered homes within a short span as drainage systems failed to cope with the sudden surge in rainfall.
Questions Raised Over Civic Preparedness
The flooding has once again brought the Bodeli Municipality's pre-monsoon preparedness under scrutiny.
Residents alleged that inadequate stormwater drainage and poor maintenance have resulted in similar flooding every monsoon, demanding long-term measures to improve water drainage and prevent recurring inundation.
