Gujarat rains: NDRF rescues 95 people as flood-like situation continues

The National Disaster Response Force NDRF rescued 95 people as the floodlike situation continued due to Gujarat rains reported news agency ANIInspector Manjit NDRF told ANI that Dwarka has witnessed heavy rainfall in the past two daysIn the last 2 days there has been heavy rainfall in Dwarkawater has entered into the houses of peopleour team rescued 95 people so far Manjit told ANIIn a post on X IMD said that DD over Saurashtra amp Kachchh remained practically stationary during the past 6 hrs and about 50 km northnorthwest of Bhuj GujaratTo move WSW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of 30th August While moving WSW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on 30th August IMD saidEarlier Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that more than 5000 people were rehabilitated and over 12000 people rescued till Wednesday from the floods following Gujarat rains that lashed the city of VadodaraSpeaking to ANI Patel said We have rehabilitated more than 5000 people till today and more than 12000 people have been rescued Vishwamitri River flows through Baroda and water has entered both sidesthose people who are trapped there we have arranged all the facilities to provide them food and medicinesEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assured him of all possible support and assistance from the Central governmentThe Prime Minister provided guidance on the protection of lives and livestock of citizens Also Gujarat was assured of providing all necessary support and assistance from the Central Government CM Patel said in a post in XThe Honble Prime Minister is constantly monitoring the situation and worrying about Gujarat He has a deep affection in his heart for the people of Gujarat During natural calamities and whenever needed he always stands by Gujarat and the people of Gujarat providing warmth and invaluable guidance Patel addedHeavy rainfall continued to lash in parts of Gujarat on Wednesday worsening the floodlike situation in VadodaraSix contingents of the Army have been deployed to assist the 14 National Disaster Response Force NDRF and 22 State Disaster Response Force SDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief work in the state after the Gujarat rainsWith inputs from ANI