Archive · 29 Jul 2026
245 Rescued, 852 Evacuated in Gujarat Flood Ops
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) sent a team to Gujarat and nearby Union Territories after heavy rains caused floods.
They rescued 245 people and moved 852 others to safer places.
They also helped a bus stuck in floodwater, saving all 26 passengers.
Six bodies were found, nine animals were rescued, and 290 food packs were given to families.
The NDRF worked with local police, fire services, and other agencies to keep people safe.
NDRF 6th Battalion carried out 26 flood rescue and evacuation operations from July 22 across Gujarat and two Union Territories.
245 people rescued and 852 evacuated, with 52 civilians saved from a stranded bus in Valsad district.
Operations covered Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Ahmedabad, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman amid heavy monsoon rainfall.
Six bodies recovered, nine livestock rescued, and 290 food packets distributed to affected families.
NDRF coordinated with state authorities, police, fire, emergency services, and SDRF to provide humanitarian assistance.
- Who
- National Disaster Response Force 6th Battalion
- What
- Flood rescue and evacuation operations
- When
- From July 22, 2024
- Where
- Gujarat, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Ahmedabad, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rainfall caused widespread flooding
- Rescued
- 245
- Evacuated
- 852
- Operations
- 26
- Date Started
- July 22, 2024
- Affected Districts
- Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Ahmedabad, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman
- Bodies Recovered
- 6
- Livestock Rescued
- 9
- Food Packets Distributed
- 290