- Floods in Indian state kill 28 and displaces over 24,000
- Overflowing rivers and reservoirs have surpassed danger levels
- The state remains on high alert as more heavy rains expected in the coming days
Floods in Indian state kill 28 and displace thousands
Severe flooding in the western Indian state of Gujarat has killed at least 28 people and forced over 24,000 to evacuate their homes since Sunday, following heavy rains. Overflowing rivers and reservoirs have surpassed danger levels, prompting the Indian army and national disaster response teams to carry out extensive rescue and relief operations in the hardest-hit areas.
The state remains on high alert as the weather department forecasts more heavy rains in the coming days. Gujarat is frequently affected by severe floods during the monsoon season. A government report highlights that many parts of Gujarat are prone to floods because major rivers flow through flat terrain before reaching the sea.
Images from the region show waterlogged streets and overflowing rivers, with some stranded residents requiring helicopter rescues. The flooding has also disrupted transportation, leading to the cancellation of 48 trains on Wednesday. The Saurashtra region has been particularly impacted, with nearly 48 hours of continuous rainfall. Weather officials expect the rain to ease by September 1, as the deep depression in the Arabian Sea moves toward Pakistan.