Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Gujarat Floods Trap Tribal Workers from Dhar, Jhabua
Over 100 tribal workers from Jhabua and Dhar districts in Madhya Pradesh are stuck in Gujarat because of heavy rains and floods.
They are waiting for rescue at two factory sites.
Many of them are women with children, and they are running out of food and getting sick.
The area became an island after a lot of rain and the opening of a dam.
The local authorities are trying to help, but the workers say rescue efforts have not started yet because of the rain and rising water.
Over 100 migrant tribal workers from Jhabua and Dhar districts are stranded in Gujarat due to floods.
Many of the workers are women with around 25 children, facing shortages of food and essentials.
The stranded workers are from Kalapipal, Amba Khodra, Umri villages in Jhabua, and Tirla-Utawa in Dhar.
Nearly 35 inches of rainfall has been recorded since Wednesday night, turning the area into an island.
The situation worsened after the gates of the Madhuban Dam were opened, increasing flood risks.
- Who
- Over 100 migrant tribal workers from Jhabua and Dhar districts, including around 25 children
- What
- Stranded due to floods in Gujarat, facing shortages of food and essentials, with many falling ill
- When
- Since Wednesday night, with rescue efforts ongoing
- Where
- Naroli village, Umargam tehsil, Valsad district, Gujarat
- Why
- Due to torrential rain and the opening of the Madhuban Dam gates, increasing flood risks
Local Authorities
Stranded Workers
Rescue Efforts
Local Authorities
Local authorities are coordinating with Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli administrations to deploy rescue teams.
Stranded Workers
Workers claim rescue operations have not been launched due to rain and rising water levels.
- Location
- Naroli village, Umargam tehsil, Valsad district, Gujarat
- Number of Stranded Workers
- Over 100
- Number of Children
- Around 25
- Rainfall
- Nearly 35 inches since Wednesday night
- Dam
- Madhuban Dam, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- River
- Damanganga River
- Authorities Involved
- Jhabua collector, Gujarat administration, Dadra and Nagar Haveli administration