Article by Darshana Jamindar
With comprehensive but delayed rain in Gujarat and parts of Gujarat, Vadodara has experienced a spell of heavy rains. Vishamitri river is reported to flowing at danger level of 25 feet. As many as 1000 people have been evacuated from danger areas. Sixty two gates of Aajva Dam have been opened. Areas of the city Sanjaynagar, Nizampura, Pensionpura, Kasamala, Kabrastan Road and Bhatta have been flooded. In floods in Baroda, three buidling collapsed taking 3 lives.
Even, Surat city of South Gujarat has been flooded. Water level of Ukai Dam has reachd at 324.88 foot. Water inflow 1,94,000 cusec and outflow of 70,000 cusec have been measured. Nine gates of Ukai Dam have been opened.
