Due to heavy rainfall over the past four days, Barodians had to endure waterlogging from the rising levels of water in the Vishwamitri River. However, there is some relief for the residents as the water level in the river has receded to 32.25 feet. 

This has resulted in the flooded water receding in many areas of the city like Vasna, Akota, Jetalpur, Manjalpur, and Diwalipura.

Blackout woes

“It is every year’s story now! No electricity, no water and other resources. However, water has receded from our house but streets are nowhere near to accessible,” says Sharmila, a resident of Manjalpur.

“Though milk and water were provided by the authorities, we are still awaiting electricity,” she added.

Students’ plight

“The students living in hostels of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) are facing difficulties due to the flood,” said Amar Vaghela, president National Students’ Union of India, Vadodara (NSUI).

In a telephonic interview with Gujarat Samachar Digital, NSUI president went on to say that girls are stuck at the waterlogged hostel campus of MSU. “As the wardens of hostels are not responding to any calls, the parents of students are concerned,” said Vaghela.

“The teams of the student union reached out to these students and provided basic resources like milk, sanitary pads, etc,” he added.

The NSUI president noted that despite being aware that the flood-like situation would persist for several more days, MSU and other private universities chose not to declare an extended holiday. Instead, they only informed the students about the closure a day in advance.

Since the floodwaters from the Vishwamitri River have not yet fully receded, many areas are still waterlogged, leading to the decision to keep educational institutions closed for another day.

As per Vaghela, the university will be closed for a few more days.

Crocodile sighting spree

The Vishwamitri River, home to over 400 crocodiles, has seen its waters spread into residential areas, leading to frequent crocodile appearances in nearby universities, houses and even on roofs!

A 6-foot crocodile was rescued near Dhobi Talav in Warasiya, and another 5-foot crocodile was rescued near Manjalpur police station. While a crocodile spotted the roof of a house in Akota, another family in Fatehganj woke up to one spotted in their verandah today.

According to reports, a 10-11 ft long crocodile was spotted near the Arts faculty building of MSU this morning.

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