National and state disaster forces evacuate over 7,000 residents in Surat

Official figures released on Wednesday recorded around 358 mm of rain in Surat within a 24‑hour window. The unprecedented rainfall triggered severe water‑logging across residential zones, prompting the rapid deployment of disaster‑response teams. The combined efforts of central and state rescue squads have saved more than seven thousand people, moving them to temporary relief camps and ensuring medical aid and food distribution are underway.