On Wednesday, nine individuals lost their lives and hundreds were evacuated to safety as heavy rain continued to impact various regions of Gujarat state in India. The government reported that 74 districts received over 500mm of rainfall, with 4,238 people relocated and 535 rescued from seven districts. Relief commissioner Alok Pandey confirmed ongoing rescue operations in Dwarka and Surat, emphasizing the continuous directives from the Chief Minister regarding the heavy rainfall. A red alert has been issued for South Gujarat based on IMD forecasts, with active rescue efforts in Dwarka and Surat, moving affected residents to safer locations.
Anand District is experiencing severe waterlogging due to persistent rainfall. In Surat, the Veer Kavi Narmad causeway gates are closed due to heavy upstream rainfall, causing significant waterlogging and disrupting daily life. Vadodara also faces waterlogging from heavy rain, and the Gira Waterfalls in Waghai have seen a rise in water level. In Maharashtra, the Palghar Collector declared a holiday for schools and colleges following an IMD orange alert predicting heavy rain. Continuous rainfall in Pune led to the Khadakwasla Dam reaching full capacity, prompting the administration to release water into the Mutha River at a rate of 40,000 cusecs.
In Mumbai, the Vihar Lake, one of the seven main water sources for the city, began overflowing. The IMD issued a red alert for Maharashtra, predicting extremely heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Department in Chennai forecasts increased rainfall and thunderstorms for Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and its suburbs, with isolated areas expecting light to moderate rain and partly cloudy skies in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts.
