Gujarat: Heavy rains cause flood-like situation; 7 dead, 9,000 relocated as ICG launches rescue op
12 Jul 2022 16:24:37
Vadodara, July 12: Heavy rains in several parts of south and Central Gujarat have left seven people dead. Due to the flood-like situation, over 9,000 people have been relocated, 468 have been rescued.
"Seven persons died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll due to rain-related incidents like lightning, drowning, wall collapse etc in Gujarat to 63 since June 1," said state Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi.
On Collector Valsad's request to rescue personnel stranded due to flash floods on banks of Ambika river, the ICG initiated a rescue operation and airlifted 16 people amidst marginal visibility in strong winds & heavy rains.
PM Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, assuring all possible help from the Centre, the CMO said in a statement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to CM Patel. "Regarding the flood-like situation created due to heavy rains in various areas of Gujarat, talked to the Chief Minister Shri @Bhupendrapbjp and assured all possible help from the Modi government. The Gujarat administration, SDRF and NDRF are busy delivering quick help to the affected people," he tweeted.
In south Gujarat, Valsad, Dang, Navsari and Tapi districts were affected while Panchmahal, Kheda and Chhota Udepur have been witnessing incessant rains in Central Gujarat.
The IIMD has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers in Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad during the next 5 days. PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the state of all possible help from Centre.
"Seven persons died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll due to rain-related incidents like lightning, drowning, wall collapse etc in Gujarat to 63 since June 1," said state Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi.
5,278 people have been shifted from flood-affected areas to safer places in Chhota Udepur district, 2,902 people in Navsari and 469 in Valsad and a few more in other rain-affected districts.
PM Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, assuring all possible help from the Centre, the CMO said in a statement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to CM Patel. "Regarding the flood-like situation created due to heavy rains in various areas of Gujarat, talked to the Chief Minister Shri @Bhupendrapbjp and assured all possible help from the Modi government. The Gujarat administration, SDRF and NDRF are busy delivering quick help to the affected people," he tweeted.