Prime Minister Modi and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Discuss Flood Relief Efforts
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 29: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him on Thursday morning to discuss the flood situation and relief measures for the affected people.
In a post on X, CM Patel mentioned that PM Modi guided him on restoring public life quickly. He said, “As it has been raining heavily for the last three days across Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji once again had a telephonic conversation with me this morning to get information about the situation. He learned about the relief measures for the affected people of various districts of the state. Expressing concern over the flooding of the Vishwamitri river in Vadodara, he sought details of the relief and assistance being provided to the affected people.”
CM Patel added, “The Prime Minister gave guidance on matters including sanitation and public health in the flooded areas and to restore public life quickly, and once again assured all support from the Central Government.”
Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi had a telephone conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assured him of all possible support and assistance from the Central government.
The India Meteorological Department has also predicted more rain today in the state. “Extremely heavy rainfall may occur over Saurashtra and Kutch. Very heavy rainfall may occur over Gujarat,” it said on X.
The Fire Brigade in Devbhumi Dwarka has rescued eight people from the flood-affected areas. The said people were trapped in Charkala Road, Avadpara Extension of Dwarka.
Following a request from the Gujarat government, six columns of the Indian Army are conducting rescue operations in the worst-affected areas as the flood-like situation continues in parts of the state due to incessant rainfall. “In response to the severe flooding in multiple districts, the Indian Army has swiftly mobilised its resources to support the ongoing relief efforts. Following a request from the Gujarat State Government, six columns of the Indian Army are undertaking rescue operations to the worst-affected areas to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR),” the Army said in a statement on Thursday.
Earlier, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 95 people.
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Prime Minister -: The Prime Minister is the head of the government in India. He makes important decisions for the country.
Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has been in office since 2014.
Gujarat -: Gujarat is a state in western India. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India. He or she makes important decisions for the state.
Bhupendra Patel -: Bhupendra Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat. He is responsible for managing the state.
Flood -: A flood happens when there is too much water in an area, usually because of heavy rain. It can cause a lot of damage.
Vadodara -: Vadodara is a city in Gujarat. It is one of the places affected by the floods.
Central Government -: The Central Government is the main government of India. It is responsible for the whole country.
Indian Army -: The Indian Army is the part of the military that fights on land. They help people during emergencies like floods.
NDRF -: NDRF stands for National Disaster Response Force. They help people during natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
India Meteorological Department -: The India Meteorological Department is the organization that predicts the weather in India. They tell us if it will rain or be sunny.
Saurashtra -: Saurashtra is a region in Gujarat. It is one of the areas where more rain is expected.
Kutch -: Kutch is another region in Gujarat. It is also expected to get more heavy rain.
