Mini flood likely in parts of Vadodara, Patan shocked with over 10 inch rain

Ahmedabad, 9 September 2014

Some low lying areas of Vadodara located on the bank of river Vishwamitri have already started witnessing flood like situation. Due to heavy rain in upstream areas, Aajwa reservoir has crossed 215 ft level which is happening for the first time post 1970s. Water released from Aajwa travels to Vadodara through Vishwamitri river. Danger mark of Vishwamitri is 26. In current situation it may go up to 30 ft anytime today. In that case some low lying areas and bridges could be closed for traffic.

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has canceled her campaign rally in Vadodara today evening following flood alert.

Savli-Vadodara road has been closed due to flood water and tree felling. A few hundred people from various local villages are shifted to safer places.

In Ahmedabad, Vasna barrage’s 27 gates are opened in 5 ft measurement to release surplus water received due to fresh inflow from north Gujarat areas which could be in size of 60,000 cusec.

Some low lying residential societies in Maninagar area have experienced water logging. Ambikanagar, Uttarmnagar, Millat chowk are among these societies.

Due to 10 inch rain in 12 hours, north Gujarat’s Patan city is experiencing flood like situation. Anand Sarovar is overflowing. School colleges are closed. Some societies are flooding with water. 8 incidents of wall collapse are reported. Old fort wall has also suffered damage.

Dhandhuka-Bhavnagar highway has suffered damage due to collapse of underground water channel. Traffic has been diverted to Ranpur road.

The scenario of disconnection of villages due to flood water has been reported from various pockets of Gujarat, from Dang district in south Gujarat to parts of Banaskantha in north.