Heavy rain lashes in south Gujarat

In the first major spell in south Gujarat this monsoon, the districts of Surat, Valsad, Navsari, Bharuch and Tapi received a good rainfall since Saturday night.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 01 Jul 2024

in Gujarat

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In the first major spell in south Gujarat this monsoon, the districts of Surat, Valsad, Navsari, Bharuch and Tapi received a good rainfall since Saturday night. At least four rain-related deaths were reported.

On Sunday, Surat district received the highest rain till 6pm, with Surat city, Palsana, Bardoli, Kamrej, Olpad and Mahuva getting more than 4 inch rain, along with Vapi and Valsad talukas.

The fire brigade received 47 calls for uprooted trees.

People in Katargam, Dabholi, Singanpore, Majura, Udhna and Limbayat areas faced hardship because of rain. Many vehicles broke down due to waterlogging.

In Unn area of Surat, two electricity poles collapsed. This resulted in damage to an autorickshaw. Two women escaped the accident miraculously.

In Vapi, three kids died by drowning in a pit behind their home in Neha complex of Chharwada village. This incident comes after two days of a girl drowning in a drainage in Navsari.

The incident took place around 7pm, when the kids were playing in the rain and jumped into a pit behind their home. An accidental death complaint was registered with Dungra police of Valsad district.

On Sunday, Bharuch city also received 4 inch rain which resulted in waterlogging at many places. A balcony of the dilapidated Gayatri flats collapsed in Maktampur area.