Intense monsoon rains and floods in Gujarat have resulted in at least 28 fatalities over the past three days, with casualties from drowning and falling debris. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for further heavy rainfall expected today.
Kabul 24: More than 30,000 residents have evacuated their homes, and approximately 1,856 individuals have been rescued by disaster response teams. Vadodara is among the hardest-hit cities, facing severe flooding and power outages affecting around 1,000 villages.
Government Response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured support to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, as six army contingents and multiple disaster response teams are deployed for relief efforts. The IMD predicts that the current weather system may intensify, complicating ongoing rescue operations.
Regional Impact
The monsoon has also caused devastation in neighboring states, with Tripura experiencing floods and landslides last week, and Bangladesh reporting at least 40 deaths due to similar weather conditions.
