Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Surat, Advocate Goes Missing
Surat, India, experienced heavy rainfall overnight, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas.
The Ukai dam released a large amount of water into the Tapi River, causing it to overflow.
Tragically, an advocate, Feroz Pathan, jumped into the swiftly flowing Tapi River and is currently missing.
Search efforts are hampered by the strong river current.
Authorities closed floodgates to prevent river water from entering the city.
The cause of Pathan's actions remains unclear.
Residents in flooded areas faced difficulties, but no rescue operations were initiated.
The dam's water level is nearing its maximum capacity.
Overnight rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas of Surat.
Ukai dam discharged over 1.62 lakh cusecs of water into the Tapi River.
An advocate, Feroz Pathan, jumped into the Tapi River.
Search operations for the missing advocate are underway.
Floodgates were closed to prevent river water from entering Surat.
- Who
- Feroz Pathan, an advocate and residents of low-lying areas.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused flooding, an advocate jumped into the Tapi River, and the Ukai dam released water.
- When
- Overnight and Friday.
- Where
- Surat, India, particularly low-lying areas and the Tapi River.
- Why
- The reason for the advocate's action is unknown.
- Event
- Heavy rainfall and flooding in Surat
- Location
- Surat, India
- River
- Tapi River
- Dam
- Ukai Dam
- Missing Person
- Advocate Feroz Pathan
- Dam Discharge
- 1.62 lakh cusecs into Tapi River