Archive · 23 Jul 2026
PM Modi reviews Gujarat flood situation, deploys more NDRF teams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel about the heavy rains and floods in Gujarat.
He promised to help with rescue and relief efforts.
More teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are being sent to Valsad, one of the worst-hit districts.
The army and fire service are also helping with rescue operations.
Schools in Surat are closed as a precaution.
The weather department says there will be more heavy rain, so authorities are keeping a close watch.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the heavy rainfall and flood situation in Gujarat with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
PM Modi assured full support from the Central Government for rescue, relief, and public safety measures.
Two additional NDRF teams are being airlifted from Delhi to Valsad, joining three existing NDRF and five SDRF teams.
An army contingent of 70 personnel and a 25-member fire service team are deployed to assist in rescue efforts.
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption, with flooding in Valsad, road closures in Dang, dam overflows in Navsari, and evacuations in Tapi.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, NDRF, SDRF, Army, Fire Service
- What
- Review of heavy rainfall and flood situation in Gujarat, deployment of additional disaster response teams
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Gujarat, specifically Valsad, Surat, Navsari, Dang, Tapi districts
- Why
- To assess the impact of heavy rainfall and ongoing rescue and relief operations, and to provide full support from the Central Government
Government Response
Critics
Effectiveness of Response
Government Response
The government's swift deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams, along with army and fire service support, demonstrates a strong and coordinated response to the flood situation.
Critics
Critics argue that despite the government's efforts, the response may not be sufficient to address the scale of the disaster, and more resources and quicker action are needed.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Chief Minister of Gujarat
- Bhupendra Patel
- Affected Districts
- Valsad, Surat, Navsari, Dang, Tapi
- NDRF Teams Deployed
- 5
- SDRF Teams Deployed
- 5
- Army Personnel Deployed
- 70
- Fire Service Team Members
- 25
- Forecasted Rainfall
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall in South and central Gujarat