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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Over 200 people shifted to relief camps, 93 houses damaged as heavy showers, thunderstorms hit Tripura
Over 200 people were rendered homeless and at least 93 houses were damaged as thunderstorms and heavy showers lashed different parts of Tripura in the past 24 hours, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said Friday evening. As per an SEOC release, among the 93 houses, 26 were severely damaged and 67 were partly damaged. A total of 207 people from 57 families were shifted to four relief camps in Khowai and West Tripura districts. So far, there are no reports of human deaths or injury owing to the showers. However, a female elephant died at the Mungiakami Rural Development block in Khowai district. Several roads at Longtraivalley in Dhalai district, Jirania and Mohanpur in West Tripura district, Jampuijala in Sepahijala district, and Karbook, Silacherri, Gomati and Sabroom in South Tripura district were blocked after trees fell during thunderstorms. However, as per the latest reports, all major rivers in the state, including Gomati, Muhuri, and Feni, are flowing below the danger mark. 'Considering the experience from last year, we have already formed rescue teams. As per a report of the Drinking Water and Sanitation department, the water level is still below the danger mark in the Bishalgarh subdivision. If there is more rainfall, then it may cross the danger level. But we want to assure the people that the administration is prepared fully for the situation,' said a district official in Sepahijala. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said, 'I have already spoken to disaster management officials. I have asked them to keep a watch on all places in the state. Last time, we made arrangements for flood victims. If the situation deteriorates, we shall surely take more initiatives.' The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) in some places, and extremely heavy rainfall at a few places in North Tripura and Unakoti districts. Squally wind with a speed of 40-50 kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph is also likely in the state over the next 24 hours. The floods last year cost 38 lives apart from affecting over 17 lakh people, and causing estimated damages worth Rs 15,000 crore. Over two lakh people were shifted to 889 relief camps across the state as flood waters submerged large tracts in all eight districts.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
After three days, rain abates across Gujarat
Ahmedabad: After three days of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that lashed Gujarat, skies cleared in most parts of the state on Thursday. The wet spell, which was witnessed in the peak summer month of May when temperatures cross 40 degrees celsius, was accompanied by high-velocity winds that left 21 people dead and a trail of to Wednesday, when 191 out of the 253 talukas received rainfall, only 38 talukas recorded precipitation. Of these just four got more than 25 mm of rain. These include Tapi (55mm), Talala (47) in Junagadh, Kaprada (34mm) in Valsad and Gir Somnath (30). Twenty four talukas got less than 10mm rainfall, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) Wednesday, Khambhat which was lashed by 102mm, saw considerable abatement in precipitation with just 22mm on Thursday."Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places Surat, Navsari, Valsad and Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli on Friday," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin bulletin stated that moderate thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 50- 60 kmph accompanied with moderate rain at isolated places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad and Tapi; in the districts of North Gujarat region namely Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad and in Diu. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far Some places Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Surendranagar, Morbi and Kutch may get light to moderate rainfall on inclement weather has led to adverse impact on several crops including mango, sesame and bajra with fields getting inundated in several districts.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Rain lashes over 160 talukas in Gujarat in 24 hours, no relief till Sunday
Over 160 out of 250 talukas in Gujarat have received rainfall in last 24 hours, with Bhavnagar's Mahuva recording 170 mm of rainfall till 7 am on Wednesday. Gujarat is expected to receive unseasonal rainfall till Sunday. On Wednesday, Khambhat recorded 102 mm rainfall in six hours followed by Bhavnagar at 76 mm, Bavla (69 mm), Vadodara (67 mm), Borsad (64 mm), Lathi (61 mm), Anand (60 mm), Vadgam (59 mm), Nadiad (59 mm), Garudeshwaer (55 mm), Mahudha (54 mm), Savarkundla (54 mm), Lilia (49 mm), Amreli (47 mm), Dholera (47 mm), Tarapur (47 mm), Hansot (47 mm), Galteshwar (46 mm), Tilakwada (46 mm), Bagasara (44 mm), Ghogha (43 mm), Anand (43 mm), Mangrol (41 mm). Ahmedabad residents woke up to flooded underpasses and uprooted trees leading to traffic snarls, as the city recorded an average of 27 mm rainfall within two hours till 8 am on Wednesday. The district irrigation department on Wednesday morning issued an alert, stating water will be released from the Vasana barrage. 'It is necessary to release water from the Vasana Barrage located on the Sabarmati River. Therefore, in the coming time, water will be released into the lower reaches of Vasana Barrage as per the requirement,' it read. Authorities concerned and all the villages affected by the flood were directed to be informed and take appropriate safety measures. The weather department has attributed the unseasonal rainfall to 'upper air cyclonic circulation and two troughs over northeast Arabian sea to cyclonic circulation over West Madhya Pradesh across Gujarat along with an east-west trough from southwest Rajasthan to north Jharkhand across cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh and north Chhattisgarh'. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a moderate thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 50- 60 kmph (in gust) accompanied with moderate to heavy rain warning for Thursday in districts of Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Anand, Mahisagar, Bharuch, Valsad, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir-Somnath, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Panchmahal, Dahod, , Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Tapi, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Morbi, Dwarka, Botad. The intensity of rainfall and thunderstorms is expected to reduce to light and moderate from May 9 to 11, when lightning and surface wind at 40- 50 kmph (in gust) accompanied by light to moderate rainfall are expected. As per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorm has already claimed 14 lives in the state till Tuesday afternoon.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
14 killed as rain, thunderstorm hit Gujarat; Congress alleges inaction by govt, demands compensation
Fourteen people, including four women, have been killed as unseasonal rain and thunderstorm hit Gujarat till Tuesday morning. Mahuva in Bhavnagar recorded 93 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state, as unseasonal showers lashed a total of 77 talukas. As per data shared by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gandhinagar, two deaths were reported in Ahmedabad, three in Vadodara, four in Kheda, and two each in Aravalli and Dahod. 'While three died due to lightning, four were killed as trees were uprooted. Three others died in house and wall collapse, and two dies after hoarding fell on them,' SEOC officials said. Among the worst-hit districts on Tuesday were Amreli, Rajkot, Dang, Botad, Bhavnagar, Tapi, Dahod, Junagadh and Surendranagar. For Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind at 60- 70 kmph, accompanied by moderate to heavy rain in the districts of Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Vadodara, Narmada, Bharuch and Surat, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Botad and Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Chhota Udepur, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Dwarka, and Gir Somnath. Other centres, which received rainfall were Lathi (61 mm), Lilia (49 mm) and Amreli (47 mm), Savarkundla (24 mm), Babra (36 mm). Gondal in Rajkot recorded 33 mm rainfall, followed by Nakhatrana in Kutch and Mahuva in Surat (22 mm), Vaghai in Dang and Jesar in Bhavnagar recevied 21 mm, while Jasdan and Vinchhiya in Rajkot received 20 mm. The maximum temperatures across the state dropped by 3-8 degrees. The highest maximum temperature was recorded at Rajkot and Porbandar, at 34.5 degree Celsius. Ahmedabad recorded 33.7 degrees, Gandhinagar 33.4 degrees, Vadodara 32.4, Bhuj 33.6, Naliya 32.8, Bhavnagar 32.5, Surat 32.2 and Surendranagar 32.7 degree Celsius. As the state government is still assessing the losses, Congress has hit out at it for alleged inaction. Leader of Congress Legislative Party, Amit Chavda, on Tuesday submitted a letter to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, requesting immediate financial assistance. 'As many as 14 people have died due to heavy rain in the state, which is a very tragic. Their families are in an unbearable situation. So the government should immediately announce an assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased. All the injured should also get treatment at the government's expense. We demand that a survey of agricultural losses be conducted in all the areas where there has been extensive damage to agriculture and farmers have been devastated. A special package should be announced. In many places, there has been damage to property and we demand that the government should survey and make arrangements for assistance to those who have suffered damage to their property,' Chavda said. Chavda also said that despite forecasts of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorm, the state government failed to take precautions. He said people should have been warned and efforts should have been made to create awareness and prevent casualties. 'It is sad that the government did not prepare or warn people, due to which 14 people died. Agricultural crops have been extensively damaged. There has been a major effect on mango cultivation. In many areas, farmers had come to markets to sell their produce, but those were damaged too,' Chavda also said. 'Instead of the government announcing a toll-free number after a storm or unseasonal rain, if it prepares in advance, makes the system sound, and makes people aware, then there will be no casualty… we request the government to take precautions in future,' he added.
India.com
23-04-2025
- India.com
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Families Of Victims In Agony, Demand Justice
Surat: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has left families of the deceased in immense grief, with many still searching for their loved ones. The attack claimed the lives of several tourists, including a young Indian Navy officer from Karnal, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who had recently married, Prashant Satpathy, an Accounts Officer from Odisha and Shailesh Kadatiya from Surat. Prashant was killed in the attack, leaving his family with no information about his wife and young son, who were travelling with him. He had gone for a short vacation to Jammu and Kashmir with his wife and son. Speaking to reporters, his elder brother, Susanta Satpathy, recalled the moment when the family received the heart-wrenching news. "We received the information around 3 PM... When we called the toll-free number, they just informed us about the death of my younger brother. I have no information about my younger brother's wife or my nephew, where they are. Additional DSP has contacted me... He (Prashant Satpathy) worked as Accounts Officer..." said Susanta Satpathy, elder brother of the deceased. Meanwhile, Shailesh Bhai Himmat Bhai Kadatiya, a 44-year-old, was killed in the attack, while his wife and children survived and are currently safe. He was on a trip with his wife and two children when the gunfire erupted on Tuesday, killing him and injuring several others. Deputy Tehsildar of the District Emergency Operation Centre of Surat, Sazid Merujay, confirmed the tragic development. Speaking to ANI, Merujay stated that they received information about the incident from Shailesh's cousin, Mayur Dufaniya, a resident of Mota Varachha in Surat. Upon receiving the alert, the District Emergency Operation Centre immediately contacted the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar and the Anantnag Police Control Room in Jammu and Kashmir, and after coordination, Shailesh's death was formally confirmed. Fortunately, his wife Sheetal, daughter Neeti, and son Naksh survived the attack. They are currently safe and being looked after by officials at the District Administration Office in Kashmir. One of Shailesh's cousins is en route to Kashmir to assist and be with the family during this traumatic time. "Shailesh Bhai Himmat Bhai Kadathiya (44 years) has passed away in the terrorist attack that took place today in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. We received his information from his cousin, Mayur Bhai Dufaniya, Mota Waracha, Surat. After which, we contacted the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar and the police control room in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, and it was confirmed that he had passed away. Along with him, there was his family. His wife Sheetal, daughter Neeti and son Naksh are safe. They are currently at the District Administration Office of Kashmir... His one of the cousins is going there to help the family. We are also providing assistance to them... The cousin of the deceased had shared his residence information, Aadhar identity, and our team went to that address after which neighbours told that he used to live there but after transfer, he was shifted to Mumbai..." the Deputy Tehsildar at the District Emergency Operation Centre said. In another tragic case, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer from Karnal, Haryana, was also killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Narwal had recently married and was on leave, enjoying a short vacation in Kashmir. Defence officials confirmed that the 26-year-old officer, who was posted in Kochi, had travelled to Kashmir for a short vacation after his marriage on April 16. His wedding reception was held on April 19. Narwal had joined the Navy just two years ago and was posted in Kochi. His death has sent shockwaves through his family, community, and the defence establishment. Neighbours and locals have expressed their condolences, with many describing Narwal as a young officer with a bright future. Speaking to ANI, one of his neighbours, Naresh Bansal, said, "He was married 4 days ago. Everybody was happy. We have received the information that he was killed by terrorists, and he died on the spot. He was an officer in the Navy." The incident, which targeted tourists in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district, sparked widespread outrage across the country, with several political leaders condemning the attack. Residents of Jammu and Kashmir turned up for a candlelight march at several places in the state against the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on Tuesday. Locals in Baramulla, Srinagar, Poonch and Kupwara held a candlelight march while Bajrang Dal workers in Jammu held a protest against the terror attack. Locals in the Khod village of Akhoor area of the territory also held candle march protest against the Pahalgam terror attack. Five tourists from Maharashtra have also lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, according to a statement from the office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Deputy CM has requested Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to arrange a special flight to evacuate stranded tourists from Maharashtra. Responding to the appeal, the Union Minister assured Shinde that once the list of stranded individuals is shared with the Ministry, efforts will be initiated to transport them to Mumbai as a priority. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and said those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice. In a post on X, PM Modi stated that those responsible for this heinous act will be brought to justice. "I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured person recovers as soon as possible. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected," PM Modi said. "Those behind this heinous act will be brought to will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakeable, and it will get even stronger," he added. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security meeting with all the agencies following the Pahalgam terror attack. Home Minister Shah reached Srinagar on Tuesday evening for the security review meeting. He said earlier that those involved in this dastardly act of terror will not be spared. The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a search operation in the general area of Baisran, Pahalgam, Anantnag, to nab the perpetrators of the attack. Delhi Police has also been instructed to keep a close watch on tourist places and other important places.
