Some parts of Vadodara continued to remain waterlogged for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, following the heavy rain that had lashed the city on Wednesday. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi, meanwhile, wrote to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel seeking a relief package for those who had suffered loss of property or damage.
Some housing colonies continued to remain under water – four days after the city received about 13 inches of rain in a short span.
The level of Vishwamitri river went below its danger mark of 26 feet on Saturday, following the decision of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) to close the 62 gates of Ajwa Dam on Friday. The civic body, however, opened the gates on Saturday as heavy inflow was recorded into the dam.
Joshi, who arrived from New Delhi on Saturday, urged the state government to conduct a survey of affected areas and release a “suitable relief” package.
In his letter, he said, “On July 22, areas of Vadodara city and district received more than 13 inches of rain in a mere 10 hours, throwing normal life out of gear… In the last three days, several low-lying areas and other affected persons have suffered damage to property, finance and health…”He added that “competent authorities must conduct a survey of the affected areas and the government must declare a relief package for the residents”.
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