Archive · 24 Jul 2026
NH 47 Closed Due to Flooding in Gujarat
A big road called NH 47 between Rajkot and Bagodra in Gujarat had to be closed because of heavy flooding.
The police told drivers to take a different route to avoid the flooded area.
Important people like the Chief Minister and ministers visited the flooded areas to help.
The Army, police, and other rescue teams worked together to save people affected by the flood.
They rescued over 900 people in the Ahmedabad district.
The road is still closed, and drivers need to follow the new route until the flooding goes away.
NH 47 between Rajkot and Bagodra closed due to heavy flooding.
Diversion route advised for vehicles from Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
Army, Gujarat Police, SDRF, and AFES conducting rescue operations.
Over 900 people rescued in Ahmedabad district.
CM Bhupendra Patel and Minister Rushikesh Patel visited the flooded areas.
- Who
- CM Bhupendra Patel, Minister Rushikesh Patel, Army, Gujarat Police, SDRF, AFES
- What
- Closure of NH 47 due to flooding and rescue operations
- When
- Friday afternoon
- Where
- Between Rajkot and Bagodra, Ahmedabad district
- Why
- Heavy flooding on the highway
Traffic Diversion
Rescue Operations
Traffic Management
Traffic Diversion
Vehicles from Rajkot can take a right turn at Bagodara, proceed to Vejalaka interchange, and then turn left to reach Ahmedabad through various villages.
Rescue Operations
Vehicles from Ahmedabad towards Rajkot can take the same route and get back on the highway from Bagodara.
- Highway Closed
- NH 47 between Rajkot and Bagodra
- Diversion Route
- Right turn at Bagodara, Vejalaka interchange, left turn to Ahmedabad
- Rescue Teams
- Army, Gujarat Police, SDRF, AFES
- Affected Area
- Ambli-Bopal in Ahmedabad
- Key Officials
- CM Bhupendra Patel, Minister Rushikesh Patel