Surat: Heavy unseasonal rain and hailstorms battered Surat city and districts of South Gujarat on Sunday, while lightning killed six persons — two each in Bharuch and Tapi districts and one in Surat district. Farmers and cattle-breeders suffered huge losses as their standing crops were destroyed. Vegetable crops and standing rice crops were the worst hit.
In Bharuch district, the stalls of 400 people at Shukla Tirth mela were damaged.Around 25 people stuck at Shukla Tirth rescued in boats by Bharuch fire brigade.
Surat city witnessed rain throughout the day even as 4 inch of rainfall flooded many roads in the city. People in low-lying areas faced difficulties due to waterlogging.
Waterlogging took place at Rushabh Crossroads, Navsari Bazar, Udhna-Navsari road, Chowk-Vivekanand circle and on other roads where Metro work is going on. Rainwater disrupted traffic in Bhatar area. Many trees were uprooted in the city and marriage functions had to be cancelled as mandaps collapsed. The fire brigade got 27 calls for uprooting of trees. The highest number of 15 calls came from Rander zone.
Surat chief fire officer Basant Parikh said, “Apart from 27 tree-felling calls, we got four calls for short-circuits. However, no injury or death was reported.’’ Surat municipal commissioner Shalini Agarwal said, “Following the rain, all zonal teams were sent to their respective areas. They cleared waterlogging at the earliest.”
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In Bharuch district, the stalls of 400 people at Shukla Tirth mela were damaged.Around 25 people stuck at Shukla Tirth rescued in boats by Bharuch fire brigade.
Surat city witnessed rain throughout the day even as 4 inch of rainfall flooded many roads in the city. People in low-lying areas faced difficulties due to waterlogging.
Waterlogging took place at Rushabh Crossroads, Navsari Bazar, Udhna-Navsari road, Chowk-Vivekanand circle and on other roads where Metro work is going on. Rainwater disrupted traffic in Bhatar area. Many trees were uprooted in the city and marriage functions had to be cancelled as mandaps collapsed. The fire brigade got 27 calls for uprooting of trees. The highest number of 15 calls came from Rander zone.
Surat chief fire officer Basant Parikh said, “Apart from 27 tree-felling calls, we got four calls for short-circuits. However, no injury or death was reported.’’ Surat municipal commissioner Shalini Agarwal said, “Following the rain, all zonal teams were sent to their respective areas. They cleared waterlogging at the earliest.”
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Unseasonal rains in Gujarat caused 14 deaths, flight diversions, and damage to crops and property. The highest rainfall was recorded in Chuda, Surendranagar. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported lightning as the primary cause of deaths. At least 40 animals were also killed. The assessment of the damage will occur after the rains subside. The impact of the rains is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.
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Unseasonal rains lashed parts of Gujarat, causing flight diversion at Surat airport and delaying 10 flights. The rains resulted in 20 deaths, primarily caused by lightning, and the deaths were reported in various districts of Gujarat. Additionally, at least 40 animals were killed. The showers, strong winds, and hailstorms caused widespread destruction of crops and damage to property. Various locations in Gujarat recorded significant rainfall, with Chuda in Surendranagar recording the highest rainfall. A viral video showed hailstones covering a bridge near Maliyasan village. The rains also disrupted traffic across the state.
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