Severe Floods in Gujarat Leave 28 Dead

Gujarat is grappling with severe floods due to relentless monsoon rains, resulting in at least 28 deaths and the evacuation of nearly 18,000 people. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert, predicting more heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full support to the state, which has deployed six Army columns and multiple NDRF and SDRF teams for rescue operations. Key affected areas include Vadodara, Rajkot, and the Saurashtra region, where rivers have overflowed and infrastructure has been severely impacted, including power outages and collapsed bridges. The floods have submerged homes and disrupted daily life, with thousands displaced and ongoing rescue efforts using boats and other means. Climate change is cited as a factor in the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events.