1 month ago
Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway Closed Due to Floodwaters
The Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway has been closed by the police because of too much water on the road.
This is to keep everyone safe.
People are asked to find other ways to travel until the water goes down.
This closure is important to prevent accidents, but it also makes things harder for people who need to use this road every day.
Around 840 people have been moved to safer places, and 40 people were rescued from the floodwater.
The rain has been very heavy, especially in Dholka and Viramgam.
The Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway has been temporarily closed by the Ahmedabad District Police.
The closure is due to excessive water flow and rising floodwaters making the route unsafe.
No vehicles are allowed to travel between Sanand and Viramgam in either direction.
Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch and use alternate routes.
The closure will remain in effect until water levels recede.
- Who
- Ahmedabad District Police
- What
- Temporary closure of the Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway
- Where
- Between Sanand and Viramgam
- When
- Immediately due to current weather conditions
- Why
- To ensure safety due to excessive water flow and rising floodwaters
Traffic Safety Advocates
Commuters and Businesses
Highway Closure Necessity
Traffic Safety Advocates
The closure is necessary to prevent accidents and ensure public safety during extreme weather conditions.
Commuters and Businesses
The closure causes significant inconvenience and economic losses for daily commuters and businesses relying on the route.
Key facts
- Highway Closed
- Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway
- Reason for Closure
- Excessive water flow and rising floodwaters
- Affected Area
- Between Sanand and Viramgam
- Authorities Involved
- Ahmedabad District Police
- Advice to Commuters
- Use alternate routes until water levels recede
- Evacuations
- Around 840 people evacuated and relocated
- Rescues
- 40 people rescued, including six trapped in floodwater
- Rainfall
- Dholka and Viramgam recorded highest rainfall
Quotes
District Collector Bhavya Verma
Ahmedabad District Collector
“"No vehicle from Sanand to Viramgam and Viramgam to Sanand is safe to ply over it. We are closing the entire highway for the time being,"”
thestatesman.com
financialexpress.com
“The survey process is beginning immediately, and after it is completed, we will provide cash assistance to every eligible beneficiary.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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