Vadodara: Vadodara city received two inches (about 50 mm) of rain in two hours on Tuesday, flooding many areas. The sky remained cloudy throughout the day but after 4 pm it started raining heavily. Around 10 trees were uprooted in different areas but there was no casualty.
The old city areas were worst affected as main roads in Ravpura. Mandvi, Panigate and Dandiya Bazar were knee-deep in water. To avoid getting trapped in the water, many shopkeepers downed the shutters early. Sayajigunj The underpass also got waterlogged, disrupting traffic.
meanwhile, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is in a state of preparedness in view of the heavy rains in the city. Shelter homes and schools have already been identified for use in case the situation worsens. The city received heavy rains on Monday night and again late Tuesday evening.
There was a stir on Tuesday about the situation of the civic body. Apart from measures to prevent any serious incident, preparations for rescue and relief were also discussed in the meeting.
In the wake of a series of trees falling in the city since Monday, the fire and garden departments were asked to ensure that the dangerously inclined trees were cut. Along with this, he also asked to remove the fallen trees on the roads at the earliest.
The civic body has identified over 70 places, including primary schools, where people can be sheltered in case of heavy waterlogging or floods in the Vishwamitri river. The officials were also asked to ensure that adequate food and water is available for the displaced persons in case of need.
The city zoo has also made arrangements for the animals there. The authorities have stocked up on food and medicines for the animals.
in the area Subhanpura, GorwaDue to heavy rains, waterlogging occurred in Bhayli, Gotri Road, Diwalipura, Alkapuri.
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