Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad Floods: Traffic Resumes as Water Recedes
The flood situation in Ahmedabad is improving as water starts to recede.
Two major highways that were closed have been reopened, and rescue operations have been completed.
Around 2,400 people were rescued and relocated.
The administration is now focusing on ensuring shelter homes have supplies and estimating the losses.
They are also preparing for potential rain and its impact.
Union Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel are involved in overseeing the situation and have deputed ministers to expedite cleaning operations.
Water receding in Ahmedabad district, highways reopened.
Around 2,400 people rescued and relocated.
Administration focusing on supplies for shelter homes and estimating losses.
25-27 villages still waterlogged but not completely cut off.
Fogging and chlorination planned to prevent disease spread.
- Who
- Ahmedabad district administration, Union Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- What
- Flood situation improving, highways reopened, rescue operations completed
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Ahmedabad district, Sanand-Bavla-Dholka region
- Why
- Water receding, no major rain since Saturday
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Current Situation
Optimistic View
The situation is more or less normal with water receding and highways reopened.
Cautious View
Authorities remain vigilant as water is receding towards Nal Sarovar and potential rain could cause issues.
Rescue Operations
Optimistic View
Rescue operations were successful, with around 2,400 people rescued and relocated.
Cautious View
The administration is now focused on ensuring shelter homes have supplies and estimating losses.
Future Preparedness
Optimistic View
Fogging and chlorination will be done to prevent disease spread once water recedes.
Cautious View
The administration is preparing for potential rain and its impact on the situation.
- Date
- Sunday
- Highways Reopened
- Ahmedabad-Bagodara and Sanand-Viramgam
- People Affected
- Around 10,000
- Rescued People
- Around 2,400
- Waterlogged Villages
- 25-27 in Sanand-Bavla-Dholka region
- Union Minister Involved
- Amit Shah
- Chief Minister
- Bhupendra Patel
- Deputed Ministers
- Pradhyuman Vaja and Sanjaysinh Mahida