Situation improves as rains subside in Guj; toll reaches 51

Gandhinagar, Aug 1 (UNI) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today conducted an aerial survey of Anand, Kheda and Vadodara districts of Central Gujarat, to review the situation in worst rain-affected areas of the State where 51 people have so far lost their lives.

Though the situation has improved following the recession in downpour in the last 24 hours, the State Government has put on alert administration of all districts, Gujarat State Disaster Management Association and other governmental agencies, as the weather bureau has forecast heavy-to-very heavy rains in major parts of Gujarat in the next 48 hours.

After conducting the survey in an Indian Air Force helicopter, Mr Modi instructed the authorities to ensure supply of food, drinking water and other civic facilities for the people residing in rain-affected areas, particularly for those who have been trapped in low-lying localities of towns and villages.

The Chief Minister also lauded the efforts of Government agencies and said they have averted many major tragedies in difficult times like these.

Meanwhile, a 22-year-old youth, Manubhai Ravjibhai Thakore, drowned in a rivulet at Bhurakui village of Petlad taluka in Anand district.

With this one more death, the season's toll so far in rain-related incidents reported from different parts of Gujarat has risen to 51.

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