At least one killed in Tapi district as 1,200 others rescued from rain-hit areas in Gujarat
Heavy rainfall in southern Gujarat has led to the rescue of 1,200 people, with one death reported in the Tapi district. Government agencies, including the NDRF and Indian Air Force, are coordinating relief efforts as red alerts remain in place for several districts.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in India and the importance of disaster management infrastructure.
Around 1,200 people have been rescued and hundreds more relocated to safer places as heavy showers battered south Gujarat districts, where Umbergaon taluka received over 1,100 mm rains in just 16 hours, an official said on Thursday (July 23, 2026).
One rain-related death was reported in Tapi district, while teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the state’s SDRF as well as the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Coast Guard were put on alert for rescue efforts, he said.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the rain situation and also spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who assured the Gujarat government of all necessary assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Mr. Patel over the phone to take stock of the situation. The Prime Minister assured all possible assistance from the Central Government for relief, rescue, and the safety of citizens in the State, officials said.
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