Gujarat: Heavy rains continue, possibility of flooding in Navsari district

Lokmata is flowing on both sides, the water level of Purna, Kaveri and Ambika rivers flowing through Navsari district has increased. Talking about the Purna river flowing through the urban area, it is currently flowing at 18 feet. The dangerous level of the river is 23 feet, if the rain stops in the upper areas, […]

by TDG Network - July 1, 2023, 12:43 pm

Lokmata is flowing on both sides, the water level of Purna, Kaveri and Ambika rivers flowing through Navsari district has increased. Talking about the Purna river flowing through the urban area, it is currently flowing at 18 feet. The dangerous level of the river is 23 feet, if the rain stops in the upper areas, the level of Purna river may decrease.If the rains continue upstream, the level of Purna river may rise, due to which there is a possibility of flooding of low-lying areas of Navsari city.Due to which Navsari Vijalpore Municipality has made its advance planning and has also completed the planning of what can be done if the situation worsens.The team of Navsari Vijalpur Municipality has made advance preparations to deal with the situation of migration and flood. In the low-lying areas, along with the team of the Municipal Corporation, the employees of the Municipal Corporation are also constantly monitoring.Municipal President Jigish Shah has sent a message through the media that if a tree falls or an accident occurs in any area, immediately call the fire helpline number and WhatsApp on the personal number, through which the team of municipal employees will provide information and it will be able to reach the affected area.Today, water entered into the shops in Charpul area of ​​Navsari including Police chowk, many vehicles were seen stopped due to water and the drivers had to push their vehicles out of the water.