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Gujarat Floods Claim 35 Lives in Two Days, Officials Report
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 03:02 AM
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Over the past 48 hours, Gujarat has suffered severe flooding, resulting in 35 confirmed deaths. Authorities are accelerating restoration efforts.
In the last two days, Gujarat has endured widespread flooding that has claimed 35 lives, officials confirmed today. The deluge, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, has inundated low‑lying districts and disrupted transport and communication lines.
Emergency services responded swiftly, rescuing stranded residents and providing medical aid to the injured. Despite the loss of life, no major infrastructure has been reported as collapsed.
State authorities have mobilised additional resources to accelerate restoration work. Roads, bridges and power lines are being repaired at a faster pace, and relief camps have been set up to house displaced families. The government has urged residents to stay alert to further rainfall and to follow safety guidelines.
While the death toll rises, officials emphasize that the priority remains on rescue and rehabilitation. They also plan to conduct a detailed assessment of flood damage before initiating long‑term reconstruction.
Emergency services responded swiftly, rescuing stranded residents and providing medical aid to the injured. Despite the loss of life, no major infrastructure has been reported as collapsed.
State authorities have mobilised additional resources to accelerate restoration work. Roads, bridges and power lines are being repaired at a faster pace, and relief camps have been set up to house displaced families. The government has urged residents to stay alert to further rainfall and to follow safety guidelines.
While the death toll rises, officials emphasize that the priority remains on rescue and rehabilitation. They also plan to conduct a detailed assessment of flood damage before initiating long‑term reconstruction.