Heavy rains in Gujarat: Four killed, 6000 evacuated to safe locations

As torrential rains claimed four lives, a total of 95 roads and two national highways in Kutch and Saurashtra were damaged, throwing life off gear in most parts of the state.

Heavy rains in Gujarat:

Heavy rains in Gujarat has led to floods in several parts of the state in which two persons were killed while more than 200 people stranded in floods were rescued by NDRF, Air Force and other agencies.

Stranded people rescued by NDRF Team

The NDRF and other rescue teams deployed on ground extricated the stranded villagers before the helicopter arrived.
(Pic courtesy: NDRF/Twitter)

Army personnel rescue villagers

Armymen rescued 35 people including a 3-day-old infant stranded across Godara river in Kuda village near Dhrangadhara.
(Pic courtesy: PTI)

Met Dept issues warning:

Meanwhile, the meteorological department has issued warning of heavy rains for next 48 hours in the state. Districts like Valsad, Banaskantha, Tapi, Mehsana, and Ahmedabad recieved most of the rainfall. Umargam taluka in Valsad received 114 mm (4 inch) rainfall, the highest in the state.

IAF airlifts villagers from flood-hit areas

Following incessant rain in Gujarat this monsoon, Indian Air Force helicopters on Saturday airlifted people from flood-hit villages in Surendranagar district.
(Pic courtesy: ANI)

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Gujarat CM undertake aerial survey of flood-affected areas

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani conducted an aerial survey in parts of Surendranagar district to take stock of the situation, an official release said. He also held a meeting with officials and asked the administration to help people as heavy rains are expected till July 29.