Red Alert in South Gujarat; Rescue Teams Intensify Evacuation Efforts

Rescue and relief operations have been intensified across South Gujarat as heavy rainfall continues to affect several districts, with the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Army personnel in the worst-hit areas.

According to an official release, three NDRF teams and five SDRF teams are currently deployed in Valsad district to assist the local administration in rescue, relief and evacuation operations. Two additional NDRF teams from New Delhi are expected to arrive later on Thursday.

To strengthen the response, a contingent of 70 Army personnel, equipped with five boats, along with a 25-member Fire Department team, is also being deployed in Valsad to support ongoing operations.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has deputed senior ministers and officials to supervise relief efforts in the affected districts.

According to the Commissionerate of Information, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel and senior secretaries have been assigned to assist district administrations in Surat, Valsad and Navsari, which have been severely affected by heavy rainfall. In-charge secretaries have also been directed to immediately reach districts placed under Red Alert to oversee preparedness and response measures.