Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the flood and rain situation in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir by speaking separately with the chief ministers of the three states. Shah held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to assess the impact of heavy rainfall and the ongoing relief measures. During the conversations, the Home Minister assured all three states of full support from the Centre in managing the rain-related emergencies and responding to affected areas.
Maharashtra continued to face widespread disruption as Mumbai received torrential rainfall, affecting daily life and transport services. Local train operations were delayed, causing inconvenience to thousands of commuters, while long-distance rail services towards Gujarat remained disrupted due to waterlogging on the Vasai-Virar section in neighbouring Palghar district and at several locations in south Gujarat. Rail traffic on the Mumbai-Pune route also remained affected following landslides in the Bhor Ghat section earlier this week. Civic officials said Tulsi Lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai, began overflowing after heavy rainfall in its catchment area, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast intermittent light to moderate rainfall in the city and suburbs.
In Gujarat, southern districts witnessed extremely heavy rainfall, with Surat among the worst affected regions. Officials said five people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the past two days, while nearly 2,100 residents were shifted from flood-hit localities to safer shelters. Kamrej taluka in Surat district recorded around 305 mm of rainfall within 10 hours ending at 4 pm on Tuesday. Authorities also ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Surat and Navsari districts as a precautionary measure. The IMD reported that isolated places in Surat, Valsad, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli experienced extremely heavy rainfall during the period.
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Jammu and Kashmir also witnessed severe weather conditions after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Thathri town of Doda district. The floods brought mud, boulders, and debris into residential and commercial areas, partially damaging several houses, shops, and vehicles. The Doda-Kishtwar highway was blocked following the incident, disrupting vehicular movement across the region. Officials said this was the third flash flood incident reported in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar within a week, with heavy rains continuing to affect the mountainous region and causing damage to roads and infrastructure, including areas near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project.
The Centre's review comes as several parts of western and northern India continue to experience intense monsoon activity, leading to flooding, transport disruptions, and damage to public infrastructure. State governments and local administrations have intensified rescue, relief, and restoration efforts, while weather authorities continue to monitor rainfall patterns and issue advisories for vulnerable districts. The Union Home Ministry has assured the affected states of all necessary assistance as they work to minimise the impact of the ongoing monsoon season and safeguard lives and property.
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