Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Gujarat Monsoon Fury: NDRF Rescues 67 in Navsari
In Gujarat, heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in several districts, including Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, and Surat.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with the Army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Fire Brigade, has been conducting rescue operations.
They have rescued 67 people, including women and children, from floodwaters.
The government has deployed senior officers and additional personnel to assist in relief efforts.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi are monitoring the situation closely.
In Navsari, around 3,000 people have been shifted to safer locations due to overflowing dams and closed roads.
In Surat, over 2,000 residents have been rescued and moved to relief centers.
The government is ensuring adequate healthcare, sanitation, and coordination at relief shelters.
NDRF rescues 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from floodwaters in Navsari.
Army, SDRF, and Fire Brigade personnel deployed for rescue operations in Valsad and Surat.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi monitoring the flood situation.
10 senior officers deployed to Valsad district to strengthen relief efforts.
Over 3,000 people shifted to safer locations in Navsari due to overflowing dams and closed roads.
- Who
- NDRF, Army, SDRF, Fire Brigade, Government officials
- What
- Rescue and relief operations due to monsoon floods
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Surat districts in Gujarat
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and flooding
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Effectiveness of Rescue Operations
Government Response
The government has deployed significant resources and personnel to rescue and relief operations, ensuring timely assistance to affected citizens.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens may have concerns about the speed and adequacy of rescue operations, especially in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
- Rescued People
- 67 (25 women, 22 children)
- Rescue Teams
- NDRF, Army, SDRF, Fire Brigade
- Affected Districts
- Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Surat
- Rainfall in Navsari
- 4.5 inches
- Overflowed Dams
- Juj and Keliya
- Closed Roads
- 250
- People Shifted to Shelters
- 3,000