28 killed as heavy rains lash India’s western Gujarat state
Heavy rains in Gujarat have caused at least 28 deaths and significant flooding, according to officials. Thousands have been rescued, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured support for ongoing relief efforts. State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has prioritized providing essential supplies and medical aid to those affected.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:54 | 29 August 2024
- Modified Date: 10:04 | 29 August 2024
At least 28 people have died in the western Indian state of Gujarat as heavy rains lashed several parts of the state over the past several days, officials said on Thursday morning.
According to the officials in Gujarat's state emergency operation center, from Aug. 25 till Thursday morning, at least 28 deaths have been reported from different districts.
"Thousands of people have also been rescued from a large number of areas," the official told Anadolu, wishing anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to the press.
State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's office said on Thursday morning that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Gujarat chief minister on the rain and flood situation in the State.
"PM (prime minister) assures all possible assistance and support in the ongoing rescue and relief operation from the Centre," Patel's office wrote on X.
A day earlier, Patel held a meeting and said the "priority of the state government is to provide food packets, drinking water pouches and healthcare medicines to the people who are trapped in the flood until the water recedes."