2019 Vadodara flood explained

Due to heavy rain in July–August 2019, the city of Vadodara and its administrative district in the Indian state of Gujarat were affected by severe flooding.[1] [2] [3] On 31 July 2019, nearly 50 cm of rain fell on Vadodara within 12 hours, with 424mm recorded in one 6 hour period. As a result, the nearby Vishwamitri River rose to 1 metre below the danger line and the Ajwa dam overflowed, flooding the city.[4]

Consequences

The flood caused 8 deaths and the evacuation of more than 6000 people by the NDRF and SDRF.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Train services were cancelled owing to water-logging, and the electricity supply was interrupted.[11] On 1 August, Vadodara Airport was closed, GSRTC buses were cancelled and 69 trains passing through Vadodara Junction railway station were either cancelled or rerouted.[12]

As water in the Vadodara receded, Crocodiles were seen on Vadodara roads causing harassment to people and stray dogs.[13] [14] [15] 22 crocodiles were rescued from the residential areas of Vadodara within a week after flood.[16]

References

  1. Web site: PHOTOS: Heavy Rains Lead to Flash Floods in Vadodara, Gujarat. 2019-08-03. News18. 2019-08-04.
  2. News: Vadodara floods: Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc, NDRF starts rescuing citizens. 2019-08-02. The Hindu. 2019-08-04. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  3. News: South Gujarat battered by heavy rains. 2019-08-03. The Hindu. 2019-08-04. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: Cloudburst in Vadodara: 424 mm Rainfall in Six Hours; City Flooded, Schools Closed. The Weather Channel. en-US. 2019-08-04.
  5. Web site: 5 Dead, Over 5,000 Evacuated as Rains Wreak Havoc in Vadodara. 2019-08-01. The Quint. en. 2019-08-04.
  6. Web site: Vadodara Rains, Gujarat Weather Forecast Today Highlights: Five killed, 5,700 evacuated so far. 2019-08-01. The Indian Express. en-IN. 2019-08-04.
  7. News: Flood-like situation in Gujarat claims 5 lives; Assam, Bihar return to normalcy. Press Trust of India. 2 August 2019. India Today. en. 2019-08-04.
  8. Web site: Flood waters recede, but rain fury threat still looms in Vadodara Vadodara News - Times of India. 3 August 2019. The Times of India. en. 2019-08-04.
  9. Web site: 20-inch rain in 8 hrs: Vadodara struggles to stay above water. 2019-08-01. DNA India. en. 2019-08-04.
  10. News: 4 die in wall collapse, life hit in flooded Vadodara. Langa. Mahesh. 2019-08-01. The Hindu. 2019-08-04. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: Vadodara flood: Army called in, train services hit, power outage in many areas. 2019-08-01. The Indian Express. en-IN. 2019-08-04.
  12. Web site: Vadodara Airport Closed, Trains Cancelled After Record Rain. NDTV.com. 2019-08-04.
  13. News: Water in Gujarat recedes, more crocodiles seen on Vadodara roads. Watch scary viral video. India Today. en. 2019-08-09. Ist.
  14. News: Crocodile takes over Vadodara road, almost eats up dog. Gujarat floods unleash scary viral videos. India Today. 2 August 2019. en. 2019-08-09.
  15. Web site: WATCH: More crocodiles surface as water recedes in Vadodara Vadodara News - Times of India. 4 August 2019. The Times of India. en. 2019-08-09.
  16. Web site: 22 crocodile rescued in Vadodara in 1 week. 2019-08-08. Deccan Herald. en. 2019-08-09.

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