35 rain-related deaths reported in Gujarat as floodwaters recede; damage surveys begin
Of the total deaths, 29 were reported from the worst-affected districts of Navsari and Valsad.Work on restorationWith rainfall easing across the State, the administration has shifted its focus to post-flood restoration. Over 42,000 residents were relocated to safer places, while rescue efforts are now nearing completion, Mr. Makwana said.The State deployed 18 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 32 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), supported by the Indian Army, Coast Guard and local volunteers.
- ▪Of the total deaths, 29 were reported from the worst-affected districts of Navsari and Valsad.Work on restorationWith rainfall easing across the State, the administration has shifted its focus to post-flood restoration.
- ▪Over 42,000 residents were relocated to safer places, while rescue efforts are now nearing completion, Mr.
- ▪Makwana said.The State deployed 18 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 32 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), supported by the Indian Army, Coast Guard and local volunteers.
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The death toll from rain-related incidents in Gujarat has risen to 35 over the past two days, with authorities recovering bodies after floodwaters receded and rescue operations concluded, officials said on Saturday (July 25, 2026).“A total of 35 rain-related deaths have been reported so far in the State in the last two days as bodies washed away in floodwaters were recovered and missing persons were accounted for after the rain stopped and rescue operations concluded,” Relief Commissioner Gaurang Makwana said.Most of the fatalities occurred due to drowning or people being swept away by strong currents.
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