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Photos: Flood situation turns grim in Gujarat, thousands affected

Updated On Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in Gujarat and several other parts of India. Army and Air Force contingents have been rushed in to assist in relief and rescue operations.

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A woman walks through a flooded street in Ahmedabad, India. Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in many parts Gujarat and several other parts of India. In Gujarat, 1,526 people in Banaskantha district, about 500 in Patan district, and over 200 at Kalol in Gandhinagar district have been shifted after floods to safer places. (Amit Dave / REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

A woman walks through a flooded street in Ahmedabad, India. Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in many parts Gujarat and several other parts of India. In Gujarat, 1,526 people in Banaskantha district, about 500 in Patan district, and over 200 at Kalol in Gandhinagar district have been shifted after floods to safer places. (Amit Dave / REUTERS)

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer after being lowered from a helicopter to help local residents taking shelter atop a Dargah (Muslim Shrine) surrounded by flood waters at Untadi village of Limdi Taluka, some 100 kms from Ahmedabad. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer after being lowered from a helicopter to help local residents taking shelter atop a Dargah (Muslim Shrine) surrounded by flood waters at Untadi village of Limdi Taluka, some 100 kms from Ahmedabad. (AFP)

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Authorities have declared a state-wide ‘high alert’ and call out the army, the air force and NDRF teams for assistance. (Ajit Solanki / AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Authorities have declared a state-wide ‘high alert’ and call out the army, the air force and NDRF teams for assistance. (Ajit Solanki / AP)

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Dantiwada and Sipu dams are overflowing, and due to the release of water from the dams, people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places. (Amit Dave / REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Dantiwada and Sipu dams are overflowing, and due to the release of water from the dams, people living in low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places. (Amit Dave / REUTERS)

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Army personnel rescue villagers, stuck in the flooded villages due to heavy downpour at Surendranagar district, in Gujarat. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Army personnel rescue villagers, stuck in the flooded villages due to heavy downpour at Surendranagar district, in Gujarat. (PTI)

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People drive through a flooded road after heavy rains in Ahmedabad. (Amit Dave / REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

People drive through a flooded road after heavy rains in Ahmedabad. (Amit Dave / REUTERS)

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Army and Air Force contingents have been rushed in to assist in relief and rescue operations. The road and rail network has also been affected in the region. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Army and Air Force contingents have been rushed in to assist in relief and rescue operations. The road and rail network has also been affected in the region. (AFP)

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A man looks at damaged vehicles after heavy rains at Maliya town of Morbi district some 200 kms from Ahmedabad. (SAM PANTHAKY / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

A man looks at damaged vehicles after heavy rains at Maliya town of Morbi district some 200 kms from Ahmedabad. (SAM PANTHAKY / AFP)

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Bachiben Katia,105 year old, looks on as the family takes refuge in a railway compartment of a goods train after floods. (SAM PANTHAKY / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Bachiben Katia,105 year old, looks on as the family takes refuge in a railway compartment of a goods train after floods. (SAM PANTHAKY / AFP)

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Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in several areas, hitting road and rail transport. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Incessant rain has thrown normal life out of gear in several areas, hitting road and rail transport. (PTI)

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