Gujarat CM to review flood situation in Surat, Valsad tomorrow
Surat/Valsad, July 8 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will visit rain-affected Surat and Valsad districts on Thursday to assess the flood situation, review relief and rescue operations, and take stock of the condition of affected residents, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday.
The announcement came after the state Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister in Gandhinagar, conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing rainfall situation across Gujarat.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, Vaghani said: "The Chief Minister would undertake the visit to obtain a first-hand assessment of the current rainfall situation, understand the condition of the affected people, and personally inspect the ongoing relief and rescue operations."
The Chief Minister has also directed local ministers and ministers in charge of all rain-affected districts to undertake field visits and review the situation on the ground.
According to Vaghani, the ministers have been instructed to personally assess the preparedness of the administrative machinery and disaster management arrangements in their respective districts.
The review of the flood situation comes as Gujarat continues to experience an active monsoon spell. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of the state and issued alerts for several districts, with a risk of localised flash flooding in vulnerable areas.
Authorities have advised residents in low-lying regions to remain cautious and follow official advisories as the wet spell is expected to continue.
Apart from reviewing the monsoon situation, the Cabinet also discussed measures to promote cleaner transport.
"The Chief Minister had instructed the concerned officials to prepare a comprehensive and robust 'EV Charging Station Policy' for Gujarat to strengthen environment-friendly transportation," he said.
The proposed policy is intended to facilitate wider adoption of green energy and electric vehicles across the state.
The Cabinet also paid tribute to 11 people who died during the recent spell of heavy rainfall due to incidents including wall and tree collapses and lightning strikes.
The Council of Ministers paid condolences, prayed for the peace of the departed souls and expressed sympathy to the bereaved families.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Surat's drainage system needs serious upgrade every monsoon it's the same story. At least the administration is proactive this time with emergency teams. Hope Valsad gets relief supplies soon.
From what I see, climate change is hitting hard everywhere. India needs long-term flood mitigation plans not just reactive measures. EV policy is a welcome step but disaster readiness is urgent. Cheers to Gujarat govt for balancing both priorities.
Condolences to the 11 families who lost their loved ones in rain-related incidents 🕯️. CM passing the buck to local ministers feels like a delay tactic. They should just declare immediate compensation instead of waiting for photo ops.
Very smart move linking flood review with EV policy—shows they're thinking beyond immediate crisis. But mehn... losing 11 souls to a wall collapse is just avoidable if construction oversight was better. Focus on basics first.
Understanding the situation firsthand before making decisions is commendable. But I hope the state also coordinates with national agencies for better forecasting. People in low-lying areas need more than advisories—they need actual evacuation support.
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