Schools, colleges declared shut in Navsari following heavy rains, rising levels in rivers

Navsari: Due to heavy rainfall in upstream areas and increased water level of Purna river, school and colleges are declared shut today for city areas in Navsari and Jalalpore in South Gujarat. This decision was today morning announced by the district administration in view of the rising water level. The district administration last evening shifted 520 persons from low lying areas to safer places in Navsari city and Gandevi and arranged meals and shelter for them. River Ambika was flowing at the level of above 23 ft, while Kaveri and Purna rivers were also witnessing rising levels of water. The district administration has declared toll free number 1077, 02637259401 and 02637233002 for emergency. DeshGujarat