Umargam Receives 43 Inches of Rain in 28 Hours, Over 2,900 People Evacuated
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Torrential rain continued to batter South Gujarat, triggering widespread flooding across Valsad, Navsari and Surat districts, with Umargam recording a staggering 43 inches of rainfall in just 28 hours. The relentless downpour has submerged low-lying areas, disrupted transport and forced authorities to evacuate thousands of residents as rescue operations continue on a war footing.
Umargam records exceptional rainfall
According to the state administration, Umargam in Valsad district received more than 43 inches of rainfall within 28 hours, leading to severe waterlogging and flooding in several residential areas.
Heavy rain has also affected Surat and Navsari, where overflowing rivers and inundated roads have disrupted normal life.
Over 2,900 residents shifted to safer locations
The Gujarat Relief Commissioner said more than 2,900 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas in Surat, Valsad and Navsari districts and moved to safer locations.
In Navsari district, rescue teams successfully evacuated over 200 people from 11 villages after floodwaters from the Kaveri River cut off access to the affected settlements.
NDRF, SDRF on the ground; Air Force and Coast Guard on standby
The state government has intensified rescue and relief operations as the situation remains critical.
Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in the affected districts, while the Indian Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard have been kept on standby to carry out airlift operations if conditions worsen.
More than 300 roads shut, over 200 ST bus trips cancelled
Heavy rainfall has severely affected road connectivity across South Gujarat.
The administration said more than 300 Panchayat-managed roads have been closed due to flooding and waterlogging. As a precautionary measure, over 200 Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus trips have also been cancelled.
The disruptions have affected travel and essential services in several parts of the region.
Chief Minister reviews flood situation
Amid the worsening weather conditions, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar to assess the situation.
He held a review meeting with senior officials and directed the administration to ensure swift rescue operations, timely relief measures and continuous monitoring of flood-hit areas as heavy rain continues across South Gujarat.
