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Heavy rains in Gujarat: Vishwamitri river crosses danger mark, 3,000 evacuated
Updated On: 27 August, 2024 05:16 PM IST | Vadodara | mid-day online correspondent
More than 3,000 people living in low-lying areas in and around Vadodara were shifted to safer places after the Vishwamitri river, which flows through the Gujarat city, crossed the danger mark of 25 feet on Tuesday morning following heavy rains and release of dam waters, said officials
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Civic workers pump of water in a society in Modasa. Pic/District Collector, Arvalli, Gujarat
More than 3,000 residents living in the low-lying areas in and around Vadodara were evacuated to safer locations on Tuesday after the Vishwamitri River, which cuts through the city, surged past the danger level of 25 feet. The river`s rise was triggered by the heavy rainfall in Gujarat and release of water from nearby dams, according to officials.
The State Emergency Operations Centre reported that Vadodara received 307 mm of rainfall between 6 am and midnight on Monday, causing widespread waterlogging in various parts of the city. Although the rain subsided early Tuesday morning, many neighborhoods and major roads remained submerged under knee-deep water, compelling residents to stay indoors, PTI reported.
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