India continues to face the devastating impact of an intense monsoon season, with severe flooding, waterlogging, and flash floods affecting multiple states. Assam remains the worst-hit, where the flood death toll has risen to 66 after four more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 6.5 lakh people across 10 districts remain affected. Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat are among the worst-hit districts, with over 810 villages submerged and nearly 35,000 hectares of farmland damaged. Urban flooding has also been reported in Kamrup district. Relief and rescue operations are underway, with the Indian Air Force deploying helicopters to airlift and airdrop relief materials to stranded residents. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said relief operations will continue with larger-scale air drops in the coming days.


India Flood Crisis: Assam Death Toll Rises, Gujarat & J&K Hit by Torrential Monsoon Rains 

<p>Twelve persons, including four children below the age of 12, have died in Lakhpat taluka in Gujarat's Kutch district days after the region was battered by heavy rains, with officials on Sunday (September 8, 2024) saying the cause of death primarily appears to be pneumonitis.</p>

<p>Some local district panchayat members, however, said doctors had not been able to accurately diagnose the fever, which was also causing difficulty in breathing.</p>

<p>Medical services in the taluka, which is located near the border with Pakistan, have been intensified with the deployment of 22 surveillance teams, and doctors and obtaining samples from residents to rule the possibility of H1N1, swine flu, Crimean-Congo fever, malaria and dengue, Kutch Collector Amit Arora said.</p>

<p>"Primarily, the deaths appear to have been caused by pneumonitis. It does not appear to be from contamination nor does it seem like an infectious disease. Twenty-two health department teams are working in the affected areas, including those brought on deputation from two community health centres and rapid response teams from Rajkot PDU medical college," he added.</p>

<p>Kutch district panchayat member Meenaba Jadeja, in a letter to Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil, claimed 12 persons in the 5-50 age group have died between September 3 and 9 due to fever in Bekhada, Sanandro, Morgar and Bharavandh villages in Lakhpat taluka.</p>

<p>"Persons with fever were earlier admitted to a private hospital at Vermanagar town in Lakhpat taluka. They were then taken to Dayapar CHC and finally to Bhuj general hospital. One patient was shifted to Ahmedabad. They died without recovering from the fever," former Lakhpat panchayat member Hussain Rayma said.</p>

<p>As per residents, patients had fever, cold, cough, pneumonia and were having difficulty breathing, while another district panchayat member Mamd Jung Jat said doctors had not been able to make an accurate diagnosis of the disease.</p>

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Twelve persons, including four children below the age of 12, have died in Lakhpat taluka in Gujarat's Kutch district days after the region was battered by heavy rains, with officials on Sunday (September 8, 2024) saying the cause of death primarily appears to be pneumonitis.

Twelve persons, including four children below the age of 12, have died in Lakhpat taluka in Gujarat's Kutch district days after the region was battered by heavy rains, with officials on Sunday (September 8, 2024) saying the cause of death primarily appears to be pneumonitis. Some local district panchayat members, however, said doctors had not been able to accurately diagnose the fever, which was also causing difficulty in breathing. Medical services in the taluka, which is located near the border with Pakistan, have been intensified with the deployment of 22 surveillance teams, and doctors and obtaining samples from residents to rule the possibility of H1N1, swine flu, Crimean-Congo fever, malaria and dengue, Kutch Collector Amit Arora said. "Primarily, the deaths appear to have been caused by pneumonitis. It does not appear to be from contamination nor does it seem like an infectious disease. Twenty-two health department teams are working in the affected areas, including those brought on deputation from two community health centres and rapid response teams from Rajkot PDU medical college," he added. Kutch district panchayat member Meenaba Jadeja, in a letter to Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil, claimed 12 persons in the 5-50 age group have died between September 3 and 9 due to fever in Bekhada, Sanandro, Morgar and Bharavandh villages in Lakhpat taluka. "Persons with fever were earlier admitted to a private hospital at Vermanagar town in Lakhpat taluka. They were then taken to Dayapar CHC and finally to Bhuj general hospital. One patient was shifted to Ahmedabad. They died without recovering from the fever," former Lakhpat panchayat member Hussain Rayma said. As per residents, patients had fever, cold, cough, pneumonia and were having difficulty breathing, while another district panchayat member Mamd Jung Jat said doctors had not been able to make an accurate diagnosis of the disease. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India: Twelve including four children dead in Gujarat from 'mystery illness' after heavy rains

<p>The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led&nbsp;to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch.</p>

<p>The IMD&nbsp;has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-rains-several-incidents-of-crocodiles-entering-residential-areas-reported-in-vadodara-754305">Gujarat rains: Several incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas reported in Vadodara</a></strong></p>

<p>“To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been&nbsp;rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/man-devastated-after-waterlogging-damages-three-of-his-cars-including-rs-5mn-audi-754281">Man devastated after waterlogging damages three of his cars, including Rs 5 million Audi</a></strong></p>

<p>Six army contingents are helping out the 14&nbsp;teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across&nbsp;the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent&nbsp;of its average annual rainfall in the last few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel.</p>

<p>The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM&nbsp;Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday.

The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch. The IMD has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours. Also Read | Gujarat rains: Several incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas reported in Vadodara “To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated. According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. Also Read | Man devastated after waterlogging damages three of his cars, including Rs 5 million Audi Six army contingents are helping out the 14 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days. #WATCH | Devbhumi Dwarka: NDRF rescued 95 people as flood-like situation continues in parts of Gujarat due to incessant rainfall. (Video source - NDRF) pic.twitter.com/VAlg3mIg0k — ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2024 × According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall in the last few days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel. The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi speaks to CM Shri @Bhupendrapbjp on the rain & flood situation in the State, especially in Vadodara. Hon'ble PM assures all possible assistance and support in the ongoing rescue and relief operation from the Centre.#SafeGujarat https://t.co/3tMtr8hRYR — CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 29, 2024 × Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat rains: Death toll rises to 28, IMD predicts cyclonic storm on August 30

<p>Gujarat is witnessing fierce rains, and considerable loss of property has been reported from different parts of the state. A man from Vadodara is shattered after three of his cars, including an Audi, were damaged due to waterlogging caused by the rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man posted pictures of his three cars on Reddit, showing them stuck in the water. The post talks about a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, a Ford EcoSport, and an Audi A6. The Audi costs over Rs 50 lakh ($59,618), and the man says all three cars were damaged due to intense downpours.</p>

<p>The man is understandably devastated and captioned the post, "There's nothing left to live for anymore...All the 3 cars mentioned in my flair are now gone." The photos show the car almost completely drowned in water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further talked about the conditions in his area amid the extreme weather. He said that there was up to eight feet of water outside his house and movement wasn't possible. So nobody could come to tow the vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This is like the 3rd time I'm facing this. Twice in my previous society (with completely different cars) and the first time in 4 years at this new place. Theres 7-8 ft water outside no one can come in till the water goes down," (sic) he added.</p>

<h2>Water, water everywhere</h2>

<p>He added that the water also entered his house and had "seeped 7 inches by far now".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The whole area or the whole city has been affected."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following his post, people shared their own experiences of losing their cars to rain damage. "I wish we could hold municipal corporations accountable for waterlogging of this magnitude. It's done in the UK. This is the only we can make sure we get the service we deserve," one user wrote.</p>

<p>Another recounted a scary incident he faced in 2018 where he almost drowned inside his car. "I was stuck in a flood with my car running and the water reached almost my windows when it stopped. And I couldn't do anything. Thankfully people saw me and pushed my car out of the water," the person said.</p>

<p>The car only started working two months later, he said, but took a lot of work and money.&nbsp;</p>


Gujarat is witnessing fierce rains, and considerable loss of property has been reported from different parts of the state. A man from Vadodara is shattered after three of his cars, including an Audi, were damaged due to waterlogging caused by the rain.

Gujarat is witnessing fierce rains, and considerable loss of property has been reported from different parts of the state. A man from Vadodara is shattered after three of his cars, including an Audi, were damaged due to waterlogging caused by the rain. The man posted pictures of his three cars on Reddit, showing them stuck in the water. The post talks about a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, a Ford EcoSport, and an Audi A6. The Audi costs over Rs 50 lakh ($59,618), and the man says all three cars were damaged due to intense downpours. The man is understandably devastated and captioned the post, "There's nothing left to live for anymore...All the 3 cars mentioned in my flair are now gone." The photos show the car almost completely drowned in water. He further talked about the conditions in his area amid the extreme weather. He said that there was up to eight feet of water outside his house and movement wasn't possible. So nobody could come to tow the vehicles. There’s nothing left to live for anymore… byu/Lazy_Management_6206 inCarsIndia × "This is like the 3rd time I'm facing this. Twice in my previous society (with completely different cars) and the first time in 4 years at this new place. Theres 7-8 ft water outside no one can come in till the water goes down," (sic) he added. Water, water everywhere He added that the water also entered his house and had "seeped 7 inches by far now". "The whole area or the whole city has been affected." Following his post, people shared their own experiences of losing their cars to rain damage. "I wish we could hold municipal corporations accountable for waterlogging of this magnitude. It's done in the UK. This is the only we can make sure we get the service we deserve," one user wrote. Another recounted a scary incident he faced in 2018 where he almost drowned inside his car. "I was stuck in a flood with my car running and the water reached almost my windows when it stopped. And I couldn't do anything. Thankfully people saw me and pushed my car out of the water," the person said. The car only started working two months later, he said, but took a lot of work and money.

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