More than 40,000 flood-hit shifted in Gujarat

Floods have caused massive damage to crops on over 50,000 hectares;  more than 50 roads are still shut for traffic

Incessant rains continue to batter parts of Gujarat, particularly south Gujarat districts and the Saurashtra region where the floods have caused massive damage to crops on over 50,000 hectares. 

On Friday also, south Gujarat districts and parts of Saurashtra received heavy showers. The authorities have so far shifted more than 40,000 people from flood-affected areas. 

As on Friday evening, more than 50 roads are still shut for traffic as flood waters have submerged them. 

“By next Monday, it will become normal in the State. We have managed the situation well,” said Revenue Minister Rajendra Trivedi. 

In Saurashtra and south Gujarat, farmers were the worst hit as flood waters damaged crops, sown recently. 

“As of now, crops have been damaged on more than 50,000 hectares. We will have to begin the survey to assess the real damage after the rain stops,” a State government official said. 

According to officials, the government is likely to start the assessment next week and pay compensation.