Gujarat rain havoc: Umbergaon sees 1,300mm downpour in 2 days; over 38,000 evacuated across state, red alert in 3 districts
Gujarat experienced heavy rainfall for a third consecutive day on Friday. Over 38,600 people were relocated to safer places, and 352 individuals were rescued. Several rivers are flowing above danger levels, causing widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The state government has deployed disaster response teams and army columns for relief efforts. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for some districts, with intensity expected to reduce from Monday.
Gujarat experienced heavy rainfall for a third consecutive day on Friday. Over 38,600 people were relocated to safer places, and 352 individuals were rescued. Several rivers are flowing above danger levels, causing widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The state government has deployed disaster response teams and army columns for relief efforts. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for some districts, with intensity expected to reduce from Monday.
