In photos: Heavy rains, floods ravage Gujarat

Published on Sept 01, 2024 12:48 pm IST

Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has forecasted more rains in Gujarat's Vadodara between September 2 and 4.

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Gujarat has received 105 percent of its average annual rainfall within a few days. IMD expects extremely heavy rain in 12 districts. Two people being rescued by an Indian Coast Guard aircraft from a flood-hit area following heavy rainfall in Gujarat's Dwaraka.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 12:48 pm IST

Gujarat has received 105 percent of its average annual rainfall within a few days. IMD expects extremely heavy rain in 12 districts. Two people being rescued by an Indian Coast Guard aircraft from a flood-hit area following heavy rainfall in Gujarat's Dwaraka.(PTI)

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Rescue workers from the Gandhinagar Fire and Emergency Services effort to remove water from a flooded underpass after heavy rains on the outskirts of Ahmedabad(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rescue workers from the Gandhinagar Fire and Emergency Services effort to remove water from a flooded underpass after heavy rains on the outskirts of Ahmedabad(AFP)

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel meets flood-effected people, in Dwarka district. He also spoke with PM Narendra Modi who assured all possible help.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel meets flood-effected people, in Dwarka district. He also spoke with PM Narendra Modi who assured all possible help.(PTI)

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Indian Army personnel provide relief material to residents of a flooded area in Gujarat. Six columns of Indian Army has been deployed to assist relief operations in the state.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian Army personnel provide relief material to residents of a flooded area in Gujarat. Six columns of Indian Army has been deployed to assist relief operations in the state.(PTI)

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Onlookers inspect a road damaged by heavy rains on the outskirts of Ahmedabad(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Onlookers inspect a road damaged by heavy rains on the outskirts of Ahmedabad(AFP)

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A man drains out water from his house as flood situation worsened in low lying areas of Vadodara. Water was released from the Ajwa dam into the Vishwamitri river, leading to water levels rising up to six to eight feet in many parts of the city.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man drains out water from his house as flood situation worsened in low lying areas of Vadodara. Water was released from the Ajwa dam into the Vishwamitri river, leading to water levels rising up to six to eight feet in many parts of the city.(PTI)

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A crocodile being rescued from a residential locality after flood water recede, in Vadodara.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A crocodile being rescued from a residential locality after flood water recede, in Vadodara.(PTI)

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Almost 24 crocodiles have been rescued from a residential localities after flood water receded in Vadodara.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Almost 24 crocodiles have been rescued from a residential localities after flood water receded in Vadodara.(PTI)

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