Torrential rains continue to batter parts of Gujarat, leading to floods in North Gujarat region.
The state authorities have shifted more than 8,000 people from Banaskantha and Patan districts due to flooding in low lying areas while over 250 people stranded in floods were rescued by various agencies like NDRF, BSF and Air Force.
According to Principal Secretary (Revenue) Pankaj Kumar, NDRF, Air Force, Army and other agencies are involved in rescue operations in affects parts.
"Four choppers for rescue works in Banaskantha have been mobilised," he said.
Meanwhile, the government has issued high alert in North and Central Gujarat districts where the heavy to extremely heavy rains likely.
So far, 7 persons have died in rain related incidents since July 20 while death toll since June 1, stands at 73. More than 900 animals have also died either being washed away in floods or in other related incidents.
