Monsoon: Flood-like situation in Gujarat; heavy rains predicted in next 4-5 days

The recent heavy rains has left many low-lying areas water-logged in Gujarat creating a flood-like situation. Reportedly, regions including Kutch, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Navsari was severely affected due to flash floods.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was deployed for all necessary relief and rescue operations.

According to State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), at least nine people in the last two days in rain-related incidents in Gujarat.

Union Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation and spoke to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. He assured Centre's all help.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rainfall over the next 24 hours in Gujarat.

Meanwhile, IMD on Sunday predicted 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall across India including Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Mumbai.

A significant warning during the next five days across the country, as active monsoon season is expected heavy rains in many places.

IMD predicted light rain in Delhi till July 6. "A yellow alert is in place for moderate rainfall on July 5 and 6. Before that, most places will receive drizzle to light rain," an official was quoted by The Hindustan Times.

Till July 6, Uttarakhand is expected to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall till July 6.

The eastern region of Uttar Pradesh will experience heavy rainfall from July 4-6, while the western UP is likely to witness isolated heavy rainfall on July 5 and 6.

Widespread rainfall is predicted across central India for the next five days. Chances of isolated heavy rainfall are high in Chhattisgarh till July 6.

East Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha are likely to encounter isolated heavy rainfall on July 5 and 6, IMD added.