Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people over the past three days. The fatalities include drownings and deaths caused by falling trees, according to government officials. The weather department has issued a warning for additional heavy rain expected on Thursday in this western coastal state. Many rivers have overflowed, forcing over 30,000 people to evacuate their homes. As of late Wednesday, 13 deaths were attributed to drowning, while the remaining victims perished due to collapsing structures or trees.
Disaster and army officials have rescued approximately 1,856 individuals as part of ongoing relief efforts. Vadodara has been severely impacted, with power outages affecting around 1,000 villages. Rescue operations have been documented with inflatable boats and tyres used to reach those stranded by the rising waters. While heavy rains frequently cause damage, experts note that climate change is altering weather patterns and leading to more frequent and severe extreme weather events.
