Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Surat Floods: Heavy Rain Causes Inundation, Limbayat Most Affected
Surat, India, got hit with a lot of rain, causing floods, especially in a place called Limbayat.
The rain was so heavy that creeks overflowed and some areas got flooded.
People had to be rescued and moved to safe places like schools.
The city gave out food, water, and checked people's health.
Some roads were closed because of the water, but some are now open again.
The city officials are working to help those affected.
Heavy rainfall caused floods in Surat, Gujarat, particularly affecting Limbayat.
Limbayat experienced 459 mm of rainfall between June 23-26, representing 30% of its monsoon rainfall.
227 people were rescued and relocated to relief camps set up in municipal schools.
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) conducted health screenings for 2.24 lakh people and distributed food and water.
Several roads were closed due to flooding, but some have since reopened.
- Who
- Residents of Surat, particularly in Limbayat, and the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC).
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused flooding and creek overflow.
- When
- June 23-26, with continued impacts.
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India, especially in the Limbayat area.
- Why
- Incessant rainfall led to the flooding.
- Total Rainfall (June 23-26)
- 459 mm in Limbayat
- People Rescued
- 227
- Relief Camps
- Set up in several municipal corporation schools
- Health Screenings
- 2.24 lakh people
- Food Packets Distributed
- 40,275
- Water Bottles Distributed
- 20,800