Heavy rains in Gujarat; IMD issues ‘red alert’ in several districts
The Hindu
Severe flooding in Gujarat prompts red alert, with multiple casualties and thousands evacuated as heavy rains continue.
Exceptionally heavy rains across Gujarat led to severe water logging in the cities like Rajkot, Vadodara and Ahmedabad, on Tuesday (August 27,2024).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a ‘red alert’ warning for several districts in Gujarat and it had also forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall over the few days.
The districts under IMD’s red alert are entire Saurashtra region, Kutch, Kheda, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad.
Ahmedabad Airport issues advisory suggesting passengers to check flight schedules with airlines and allow extra time for check-in due to heavy rains.
The airport’s official X handle stated, “Passengers travelling through SVPI Airport are advised to allocate additional time for check-in processes.”
The State government has announced a holiday for all primary schools due to heavy downpours across the State.
At least three persons were killed and seven went missing after their tractor-trailer was swept away in floodwaters amid heavy rain in Gujarat on Monday (August 26, 2024). The incessant rainfall inundated low-lying areas in over a dozen districts while officials shifted over 18,000 people to safety.
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