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Gujarat rains displace 38,000 people
The Hindu··24 Jul
Relentless rain paralysed Gujarat for a third consecutive day on July 24, displacing 38,000 people mainly from Navsari and Valsad districts, officials said. More than 352 people have been rescued, and one death was reported in Tapi. Four NDRF teams and two Army columns were deployed, while five Mumbai-bound trains were cancelled due to waterlogging.
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What It Means For You
- Families in Navsari and Valsad may need to rely on relief shelters and relatives until flood waters recede.
- Rail passengers on Mumbai-bound routes should check schedules given recent cancellations from waterlogging.
- Farmers and shopkeepers in flooded districts could see insurance discussions speed up following official visits.
What's Happening
- Gujarat rains displaced 38,000 people over three days, mainly from Navsari and Valsad districts.
- NDRF and Army teams rescued 352 people, and one death was reported in Tapi.
- Five Mumbai-bound trains were cancelled due to waterlogging in south Gujarat.
Rainfall Data Behind The Displacement
- Umbergaon in Valsad recorded more than 1,300mm of rain over two days.
- Thirty-five talukas logged over 200mm of rainfall in a single day.
- The IMD expects the extreme rain spell to ease starting Monday, July 27.
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