Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Gujarat
Heavy rains have been hitting parts of Gujarat, especially in the south.
This has caused a lot of flooding, and many people have been rescued and moved to safer places.
The government has sent teams to help, but some people are still worried about how well the help is working.
Schools and colleges are closed, and many roads are flooded.
The rains have also caused power outages and disrupted train services.
The government is working to fix these problems, but it's been a tough situation for everyone affected.
Heavy rains have caused flooding in Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Tapi, and Dangs districts.
Over 352 people have been rescued, and more than 38,000 have been relocated to safer places.
NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams have been deployed for rescue operations.
Schools and colleges in affected districts will remain closed on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have assured assistance from the central government.
- Who
- Residents of Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Tapi, and Dangs districts
- What
- Heavy rains and flooding
- When
- Since Wednesday, with ongoing rescue operations
- Where
- South Gujarat, particularly Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Tapi, and Dangs districts
- Why
- Persistent heavy rainfall causing flood-like situations
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Government Actions
Government Response
The government has deployed NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams for rescue operations and has relocated over 38,000 people to safer places.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are concerned about the effectiveness of the rescue operations and the delay in reaching some flooded areas.
Infrastructure Impact
Government Response
The government is working to restore power and clear roads, with over 1,200 roads closed due to flooding.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are frustrated with the extensive damage to infrastructure, including waterlogging and power outages.
- Rescued People
- 352
- Relocated People
- 38,000
- Affected Districts
- Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Tapi, Dangs
- Rainfall in Umbergaon
- 434 mm in 24 hours
- Rainfall in Chikhli
- 451 mm in 24 hours
- Rainfall in Khergam
- 434 mm in 24 hours
- Rainfall in Dholka
- 473 mm in 24 hours
- Rainfall in Ahmedabad
- 507 mm in 24 hours
Sources
22,000 people relocated, 1,200 rescued as heavy rains lash Gujarat, cause flood-like situation
22,000 Relocated, 1,200 Rescued As Flood-Like Situation Worsens In Gujarat
Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops
