Updated On: 27 August, 2024 07:24 PM IST | Divya Nair
Gujarat has been witnessing heavy rainfall over the past two days, leading to parts of the state being inundated. Thousands of residents have been evacuated to safer locations by the authorities. (Pics/PTI)

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Following heavy rains in Surat, water from the Ukai Dam was released into Tapi river
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Water entered several shops in `Diamond City` Surat on Tuesday after the city received incessant rainfall for the past two days

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Most residential areas in Vadodara were waterlogged on Tuesday as it received the highest rainfall in India of 28 cm, this year, according to the India Meteorological Department
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A man pushes a Vadodara resident on a cart to relocate her from a waterlogged area

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Residents in Surat wade through ankle-length water. The CMO has asked authorities to ensure that residents do not fall short of food, medicine and other essential supplies
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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.