Reported by The Times of India
Surat: A delegation representing residents of flood-affected areas along the Mithi creek met the state leadership in Gandhinagar on Monday, seeking urgent and permanent measures to address recurring flooding. Residents have suffered heavy losses after three instances of flooding in the past 22 days.
The delegation met chief minister Bhupendra Patel and deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi. Representatives presented an account of the hardships faced by thousands of affected families.
They emphasized the narrowing of the creek, obstructions to water flow and encroachments on various stretches. A memorandum outlining key demands and seeking immediate corrective measures was also submitted.
According to the delegation, both leaders heard their concerns and assured them that the govt would make all efforts to resolve the creek flooding issue permanently through scientific, long-term measures. They also expressed confidence that action would be taken to remove encroachments and restore the creek to as close as possible to its original condition.
The delegation later met health minister Praful Pansheriya and voiced their concerns about the effects of the flooding and infrastructure constraints. Pansheriya said govt action was already underway and the state govt stood with the affected residents and would continue efforts towards a permanent solution.