In Pics | Flood-like situation in Gujarat as monsoon rains persist

Several parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch received heavy rainfall that led to flood-like situations in areas with low levels due to water logging. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed in many parts to rescue people.

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On Saturday, several parts of Gujarat received more than 100 mm of rainfall in a 10-hour duration since 6 am. Khergam in Navsari district and Dharampur taluka in Valsad district received 186 mm and 189 mm of rainfall in the same period, according to a Business Today report.

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In Junagadh’s Sutrej village, two villagers were airlifted by an Indian Air Force (IAF) plane after they got stranded in an area which got submerged due to the torrential rains. 

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Navsari, Junagadh, Amreli, Dangs, and Valsad districts as incessant showers are likely to continue in many parts of Gujarat till July 5.

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Authorities have also advised fishermen to stay out of the Arabian Sea till July 3 as severe weather triggered by monsoon is likely to cause rough sea conditions and high tides in the coastal areas. 

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Apart from Gujarat, many parts of India are experiencing the advance of monsoon. According to IMD, the monsoon is likely to advance to the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab during the next two days and other regions in the next five days.

Last week Delhi and its bordering areas received heavy rainfall. IMD has issued a Yellow alert for the capital as rainfall is likely to prevail till July 6. Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also to receive moderate and heavy rainfall over the next few days. There were reports of landslides in Uttarakhand last week as well.