Surat Flooded After Torrential Rains on Tuesday morning, recording a shocking 5.5 inches of rainfall within just two hours, paralyzing daily life. The rainfall accounted for 43% of the city’s average monsoon quota, causing severe waterlogging across key areas like Varachha, Adajan, Katargam, and Udhna. Vehicles were seen half-submerged, and traffic movement was severely impacted.
Authorities closed the Weir-cum-Causeway over the Tapi River as a precaution due to rising water levels. They asked schools and colleges in low-lying zones to remain closed, while local authorities began pumping operations to clear water from flooded roads.
State on High Alert as Heavy Rains Continue
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in five districts: Surat, Valsad, Navsari, Bharuch, and Tapi. An orange alert is active in 12 more districts, including Vadodara, Anand, and Narmada, warning of continued heavy to heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.
Disaster response teams are on standby, and authorities advise citizens to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Officials closely monitor water levels in rivers and dams across the region. Crews have deployed rescue boats, pumps, and emergency equipment in flood-prone zones to ensure a quick response if the situation worsens further.
Local administration is coordinating with weather officials to provide timely alerts and assistance to residents. In addition, volunteers and municipal workers have also been mobilized to clear clogged drains, help stranded citizens, and provide basic relief in severely affected areas. Furthermore, the government is on high alert to handle any emergency.
Summary:
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and, consequently, follow safety advisories. Moreover, the situation remains tense as more rain is expected in the coming days
- Surat Flooded After Torrential Rains, recording 5.5 inches of rainfall in 2 hours
- 43% of the seasonal average rain fell in a single downpour
- Weir-cum-Causeway on the Tapi River shut as water levels rose
- Red alert issued in 5 districts; orange alert in 12 districts
- IMD warns of more rain in the next 48 hours
For official updates, check the IMD Website.
