Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Rescues 44 People After Heavy Rains in Porbandar
Porbandar (Gujarat) [India], July 20: After heavy rains lashed Porbandar and left many rivers flooded, Union Minister and Porbandar MP Mansukh Mandaviya said that 44 people have been rescued and shifted to safe places, adding that 600 people were staying in shelter homes.
Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Porbandar is my Lok Sabha constituency. Heavy rains have occurred in the last 3 days, and due to the rains, many rivers in Porbandar district have also flooded. Flood water has entered many houses. 44 people have been rescued and shifted to safe places. More than 600 people are staying in shelter homes, and they are being provided with all the facilities there. The entire district administration and our public representatives are with the people in this disaster situation and are taking necessary steps.”
He further said that heavy rain often results in power cuts and waterlogging. “We have started a call centre at the district collectorate office. Whenever anyone is facing any difficulty, the administration is providing facility so that there is no loss to property or life,” he further added.
Heavy rains in Porbandar, Junagadh and Devbhumi Dwarka districts in Gujarat have caused waterlogging in several areas, resulting in traffic snarls and the closure of some roads, causeways and underpasses, adding to the hardships of the people.
Speaking about the hardships of the rainwaters, a priest said, “Though the rain in Porbandar has stopped for the last 18 hours, there are a few areas that are under water. Apart from a few areas, even the temples are flooded. The famous Rokadiya Hanuman temple is flooded. Even after rain has stopped since yesterday night, the Rokadiya Hanuman temple is still 1 foot under water.”
Earlier, restoration work on the railway track in Gujarat’s Porbandar, which was affected due to heavy rains and waterlogging, was underway. The railway officials said that Porbandar city has received around 300 mm of rain in the last few hours, due to which a lot of water has accumulated on the tracks.
“Porbandar city has received around 300 mm of rain in the last few hours. This is unexpected, due to which a lot of water has accumulated on the tracks,” Bhavnagar Railway Division DRM Ravish Kumar said. He said that rail operations on the route were immediately stopped after waterlogging in the railway track. Because of the submergence of the Porbandar track, the Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Porbandar Superfast Express had to be halted at Bhanvad town in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka District on Friday, briefly stranding 250 passengers.
Due to the heavy rain, several parts of Porbandar witnessed severe waterlogging. People were seen wading through knee-deep waters. Heavy rains lashed Gujarat’s Saurashtra region on Thursday and Friday.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is part of the central government of India and is responsible for specific departments or ministries, like health or education.
Mansukh Mandaviya -: Mansukh Mandaviya is a politician in India who is currently serving as a Union Minister. He is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Porbandar.
Porbandar -: Porbandar is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is known as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. An MP is a person elected by the people to represent them in the Parliament of India.
District administration -: District administration refers to the local government officials who manage and oversee the functioning of a district, including handling emergencies like floods.
Call center -: A call center is a place where people can call to get help or information. In this case, it is set up to assist people affected by the floods.
Junagadh -: Junagadh is another city in Gujarat, India. It is known for its historical sites and natural beauty.
Devbhumi Dwarka -: Devbhumi Dwarka is a district in Gujarat, India, known for its religious significance and temples.
Waterlogging -: Waterlogging happens when too much rainwater collects on the ground, making it difficult for people and vehicles to move around.
Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Porbandar Superfast Express -: This is a train that travels between Delhi and Porbandar. It is called ‘Superfast’ because it travels faster than regular trains.
