Heavy Rains Batter South Gujarat: 103 Evacuated in Valsad, 17 Roads Shut in Tapi
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Relentless monsoon rains continued to lash South Gujarat on Wednesday, triggering flooding, road closures and emergency evacuations across several districts. Authorities shifted more than 100 residents to safer locations in Valsad, while floodwaters forced the closure of 17 internal roads in Tapi district.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall across parts of South Gujarat, prompting district administrations to remain on high alert.
103 residents evacuated in Valsad
In Valsad district's Pardi taluka, officials evacuated 103 people after heavy rainfall inundated low-lying residential areas.
The evacuated residents were moved to safer locations from multiple villages, including:
- 39 people from Tighra
- 32 people from Amli
- 11 people from Bagwada
- 9 people from Palsana
- 6 people each from Kumbhariya and Umarsadi
District authorities said rescue teams remain on standby as water levels continue to be monitored in vulnerable areas.
Railway alert after track erosion
Heavy rainfall also affected railway infrastructure after soil erosion was reported near the railway tracks at Khadki village in Pardi taluka.
The district administration immediately alerted Indian Railways, following which railway maintenance teams carried out repair work to restore the affected section and prevent disruption to train services.
17 roads closed in Tapi district
In neighbouring Tapi district, severe waterlogging forced the Panchayat (Roads and Buildings) Department to close 17 internal roads in Valod taluka as a precautionary measure.
Among the affected routes are the Nansad–Inma Butwada Road, Ranveri–Nalotha–Kelkui Road, along with several village roads passing through Degama and Alagat, disrupting local connectivity.
Authorities on high alert
District administrations across South Gujarat continue to monitor the evolving situation, with disaster response teams deployed in flood-prone areas. Restoration work is underway wherever conditions permit, while officials have urged residents to avoid waterlogged roads, overflowing rivers and submerged causeways until the weather improves.
