Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09am on 29 Aug 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Gujarat is experiencing severe flooding as heavy rains continue to batter the state, particularly in the Saurashtra region. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported that Gujarat has received 105% of its average annual rainfall. Rising water levels have put 122 out of 206 dams on high alert. In the past four days, the death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 26, with 19 deaths reported on Thursday. Authorities have evacuated approximately 17,800 people from flood-affected areas. The state remains on alert as heavy rains are expected to continue, with emergency services monitoring the situation closely.
