Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Gujarat Floods: 1,200 Rescued, 1 Dead
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in south Gujarat, India.
Over 1,200 people have been rescued, and 1,500 have been moved to safer places.
The worst-hit areas include Umbergaon, which received over 1,100 mm of rain in just 16 hours.
The government has deployed rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Coast Guard, to help those affected.
Roads are closed, power outages are reported, and trains to Mumbai have been cancelled or short-terminated.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall.
The Chief Minister of Gujarat has reviewed the situation and sought assistance from the central government.
Over 1,200 people rescued and 1,500 relocated due to heavy rains in south Gujarat.
Umbergaon taluka received over 1,100 mm of rain in 16 hours.
Red alert issued for Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Tapi, and other districts.
NDRF, SDRF, IAF, and Coast Guard deployed for rescue operations.
Roads closed, power outages, and train disruptions reported.
- Who
- Residents of south Gujarat, Government agencies, NDRF, SDRF, IAF, Coast Guard
- What
- Heavy rainfall and flooding in south Gujarat
- When
- July 23, 2023
- Where
- South Gujarat, particularly Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Tapi districts
- Why
- Extreme weather conditions leading to heavy rainfall and flooding
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Rescue Operations
Government Response
Government has deployed NDRF, SDRF, IAF, and Coast Guard for rescue operations.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens report delays in rescue efforts and inadequate relief measures.
Infrastructure Impact
Government Response
Government is working to restore roads, power, and transportation.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens face significant disruptions in daily life due to closed roads and power outages.
- Rainfall in Umbergaon
- 1,100 mm in 16 hours
- Rescued People
- 1,200
- Relocated People
- 1,500
- Affected Districts
- Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Tapi
- Alert Level
- Red Alert
- Rescue Teams
- NDRF, SDRF, IAF, Coast Guard
- Rainfall Percentage
- 36% of annual average