Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Gujarat deploys more NDRF teams as floods disrupt South Gujarat
There has been a lot of rain in South Gujarat, which has caused floods in the districts of Valsad, Surat, Navsari, and Tapi.
The government has sent more teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to help people who are stuck in the floods.
They have also sent senior officials to these areas to make sure everyone is safe and has what they need.
The Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister have promised to help the state government with whatever they need.
The government is also making sure that there is enough electricity, clean water, and food for the people who have been moved to safer places.
They are also working to fix the roads and other infrastructure that have been damaged by the floods.
So far, around 1,200 people have been rescued, and 1,500 people in Surat have been moved to safer places.
The government is also taking steps to prevent disease outbreaks after the floods.
Gujarat has deployed additional NDRF and SDRF teams to South Gujarat due to heavy rainfall and floods.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation and directed officials to prioritize rescue and evacuation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured full support from the Central government.
Around 1,200 people have been rescued, and 1,500 people in Surat have been relocated to safer places.
The government is working to maintain essential services and restore damaged infrastructure.
- Who
- Gujarat government, NDRF, SDRF, Army, Coast Guard, citizens of South Gujarat
- What
- Floods disrupting normal life in South Gujarat, government deploying additional resources for rescue and relief
- When
- Since Tuesday, with a high-level review meeting on Thursday
- Where
- Valsad, Surat, Navsari, Tapi districts in South Gujarat
- Why
- Exceptionally heavy rainfall causing floods and disrupting normal life
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Government Response
Government Response
The government has deployed additional NDRF and SDRF teams, and senior officials to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are concerned about the effectiveness of the government's response and the potential for disease outbreaks after the floods.
- Chief Minister
- Bhupendra Patel
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Union Home Minister
- Amit Shah
- Affected Districts
- Valsad, Surat, Navsari, Tapi
- Rainfall in Valsad
- 43 inches in 28 hours
- People Rescued
- 1,200
- People Relocated in Surat
- 1,500
- People Rescued in Navsari
- 200