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Surat Maps 180 KM of Creeks in a New Push to Stop Recurring Floods
Surat’s civic body has surveyed 180 of the city’s 188 km of creeks using drones and LiDAR, laying groundwork for a flood-prevention plan after this year’s waterlogging.
Ahmedabad’s Record Monsoon Deluge Exposes Gaps in Pre-Flood Prep
Over 8 inches of rain in a day swamped Ahmedabad, shutting eight underpasses. The flooding raises hard questions about the civic body’s pre-monsoon spending.
Gujarat’s 2026 Monsoon Splits the State: Floods in the South, Drought in Kutch
South Gujarat and Saurashtra are flooding while Kutch stays nearly dry this monsoon, a regional split with different consequences for farmers and dams.
Surat’s Flood-Hit Textile Traders Turn to Export Conclave for Recovery
Surat’s textile markets lost over Rs 200 crore to July flooding. Days later, traders gather at a conclave aimed at growing exports instead.
11 Gujarat Dams on High Alert as Monsoon Rainfall Intensifies
Gujarat has placed 11 dams on High Alert and rescued over 130 people as monsoon rainfall picks up sharply after a slow start, with Sardar Sarovar now 65% full.
Amreli Floods Kill Farmer as Gujarat Deploys 35 Disaster Teams
Heavy rain flooded Amreli and Saurashtra, killing a farmer and forcing 777 evacuations. Here’s why Gujarat’s monsoon response is being tested early this year.
Mangrol Flooded as Junagadh Records 21 Inches of Rain in Four Hours
Mangrol town in Junagadh district was cut off after 21 inches of rain fell in four hours, halting traffic to Somnath, Porbandar and Dwarka for nearly a day.
Kharicut Canal Phase 2 Development Approved in Ahmedabad
The Kharicut Canal in Ahmedabad is set for major redevelopment. On March 11, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved a budget of Rs 1,003 crore for Phase 2 of the project.…
Cloudburst Devastates Dharali Village in Uttarkashi, Rescue Operations Underway
A powerful cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, leading to severe flash flooding and destruction. On Tuesday afternoon, the unexpected deluge triggered a massive landslide, which left the village…
Heavy Rain Expected in Gujarat: Yellow Alert Issued
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is bracing for heavy rainfall as the weather department has forecast severe rain until July 29. The department has issued yellow alerts for most parts of the state…
Gandhinagar Meeting Discusses Flood Prevention in Surat’s Mithi Khadi
A crucial meeting took place in Gandhinagar on July 23, chaired by Gujarat’s Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai. The discussion focused on preventing flooding in Surat city during the monsoon season.…