Surat On Red Alert As Heavy Rain Triggers Emergency Evacuations, 109 Shifted To Safety
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The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for Surat prompted a large-scale emergency response on Wednesday as relentless rainfall lashed the city, forcing authorities to evacuate residents and students from vulnerable areas. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the district administration launched relief operations on a war footing, moving more than 100 people to designated relief centres to prevent any loss of life.
Officials said continuous monitoring is underway as heavy rain continues to impact several parts of the city.
100 From Residential School Shifted to Relief Centre
One of the largest evacuation operations was carried out at Adarsh Residential School in Surat's East Zone-B.
Authorities safely shifted all 100 occupants of the campus to the nearest SMC relief centre. Those evacuated included:
- 31 students
- 54 female students
- 15 staff members
The evacuation was carried out as a precaution amid concerns over the worsening weather conditions following the IMD's red alert.
Residents Evacuated From Low-Lying Areas
The administration also rescued nine residents from flood-prone localities in the Udhna and Limbayat zones.
The evacuees have been accommodated at Saroli Nagar Primary School, where temporary shelter arrangements have been made.
Officials said vulnerable areas across the city remain under close watch as rainfall intensity fluctuates.
SMC Appeals Residents to Move to Safer Locations
The Surat Municipal Corporation has urged people living in low-lying areas, particularly in the Limbayat zone, to move to SMC relief centres or other safe locations situated on higher ground if required.
The civic body said the appeal has been issued as a preventive measure to ensure public safety amid the continuing spell of heavy rain.
Medical Teams Deployed at Relief Centres
Health teams have been deployed at relief centres to conduct medical examinations and continuously monitor the condition of those who have been evacuated.
The district administration said relief and rescue operations will continue round the clock, with officials maintaining vigilance in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and flooding as the red alert remains in effect.
