Flood-Like Situation in Gujarat Claims 53 Lives, Relief Work in Progress

Heavy rains has led to a flood like situation in various parts of Gujarat, like Tehsil Suigam, Tehsil Deesa, Hahara, Banaskantha, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. The total death toll due to heavy rainfall in Gujarat has risen to 53.

28 deaths have occurred in the worst-affected Banaskantha district. On Saturday, four MI17V5 choppers from Ahmedabad, and one each from Jodhpur and Phalodi had been called in for relief work in Banaskantha.

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had earlier mobilized 21 search and rescue teams to the flood affected areas to assist the respective state administration in rescue and relief works. 15 search and rescue teams of NDRF consisting of 510 trained responders along with 57 rubber boats have been deployed at various flood affected parts of Gujarat.

Source-ANI

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