Gujarat Rains: Torrential rains create flood-like situation, thousands evacuated

Several parts of districts in south and central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, received very heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, resulting in a flood-like situation in various low-lying areas from where over 6,000 people were shifted to safer places. Thirteen dams have been put on 'high alert' and eight on 'alert' as their water level rose due to the heavy showers. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers during the next five days in south Gujarat, and heavy downpour in central parts of the state and Saurashtra.

Several parts of districts in south and central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, received very heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, resulting in a flood-like situation in various low-lying areas. Credit: Reuters Photo

Reportedly, 6,000 people were evacuated and shifted to safer places. Credit: Reuters Photo

Due to the widespread rains, 388 roads, including state highways and panchayat roads, were closed. Credit: Reuters Photo

A woman talks on a mobile phone as she sits on a bed inside her flooded room after heavy rains in Ahmedabad. Credit: Reuters Photo

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers during the next five days in south Gujarat, and heavy downpour in central parts of the state and Saurashtra. Credit: Reuters Photo

A car is stuck on a road divider after it was washed away by flooding following heavy rains in Ahmedabad. Credit: Reuters Photo

Commuters wade through a waterlogged street after heavy rain in Ahmedabad. Credit: AFP Photo

A woman with her children, balances her scooter as she moves through a water-logged road after heavy rains in Ahmedabad. Credit: Reuters Photo

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road after heavy rain in Ahmedabad. Credit: PTI Photo