In Photos: Indian Army continues with flood relief operations in Gujarat

Updated On: 07 May, 2025 11:27 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Indian Army columns continued flood relief operations in the worst-affected areas of Gujarat on Friday, providing immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). (Pics/PTI)

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Indian Army columns continued flood relief operations in the worst-affected areas of Gujarat on Friday, providing immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). (Pics/PTI)

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Waterlogging was reported in Bhuj on Friday following heavy rainfall in the region

<p>Following a request from the Gujarat government, six columns of the Indian Army are conducting rescue operations in the worst-affected areas as the flood-like situation persists in parts of the state due to incessant rainfall</p>

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Following a request from the Gujarat government, six columns of the Indian Army are conducting rescue operations in the worst-affected areas as the flood-like situation persists in parts of the state due to incessant rainfall

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The Army has been deployed to support ongoing relief efforts

<p>"In response to severe flooding in multiple districts, the Indian Army has swiftly mobilised its resources to support the ongoing relief efforts. Following a request from the Gujarat State Government, six columns of the Indian Army are undertaking rescue operations in the worst-affected areas to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)," the Army said in a statement on Thursday</p>

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"In response to severe flooding in multiple districts, the Indian Army has swiftly mobilised its resources to support the ongoing relief efforts. Following a request from the Gujarat State Government, six columns of the Indian Army are undertaking rescue operations in the worst-affected areas to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)," the Army said in a statement on Thursday

<p>The Gujarat government had requested six columns of Army assistance for urgent relief operations across several districts affected by severe flooding on Tuesday, according to a press release</p>

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The Gujarat government had requested six columns of Army assistance for urgent relief operations across several districts affected by severe flooding on Tuesday, according to a press release

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for Friday in isolated areas of Gujarat`s districts, including Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for Friday in isolated areas of Gujarat`s districts, including Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar

<p>"Moderate thunderstorms/lightning with maximum surface wind speeds of 40-60 km/h (in gusts), accompanied by heavy rainfall, are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat, namely Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar," the IMD stated</p>

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"Moderate thunderstorms/lightning with maximum surface wind speeds of 40-60 km/h (in gusts), accompanied by heavy rainfall, are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat, namely Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar," the IMD stated

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The IMD also forecast moderate rainfall in isolated areas of the districts of Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli

<p>"Light thunderstorms or lightning, with maximum surface wind speeds of less than 40 km/h (in gusts), accompanied by light to moderate rainfall (5-15 mm/hr), are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat, namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli"</p>

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"Light thunderstorms or lightning, with maximum surface wind speeds of less than 40 km/h (in gusts), accompanied by light to moderate rainfall (5-15 mm/hr), are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat, namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli"

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