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Bhubaneswar, 2 August: Floods continue to affect Gujarat, Odisha, and Kerala. State governments operate rescue teams and monitor weather forecasts across all three regions. 
Gujarat, Odisha, and Kerala Floods: Red Alerts & Rescue Updates


Gujarat Weather Alert and Water Accumulation

In Gujarat, the regional weather department issued a red alert for six districts today. These districts include Morbi, Surendranagar, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad. Forecasters expect heavy to very heavy rainfall in these areas. The rain system moved toward the Saurashtra region. The heavy rain caused water accumulation on roads and in residential neighborhoods. Local municipal workers clear blocked drains and move citizens to safe shelters.

Odisha Flood Status and Recovery Efforts

In Odisha, flood indicators show early signs of improvement. However, state officials remain watchful as high water levels in the Mahanadi river basin still put low-lying villages at risk. The government actively monitors five downstream districts: Cuttack, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, and Khordha. In these locations, water has not yet drained completely from agricultural fields and roads.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assigned four state ministers to oversee relief distribution and recovery tasks. He instructed district officers to calculate property damage quickly and provide support to affected families. Local administrations advised residents near rivers and coastal zones to stay cautious until the water drains fully.

Kerala Rainfall Warnings and Rescue Operations

In Kerala, continuous rain disrupts daily routines and damages public infrastructure across multiple districts. The meteorological department issued an orange alert for twelve districts today. Only Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts did not receive this alert. Officials advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and follow safety instructions.
Rough sea waves and high winds forced authorities to ban all fishing activities along the coastline. Marine enforcement teams patrol coastal villages to enforce the fishing ban. The Kerala state government increased the deployment of rescue personnel and opened additional relief camps. Official records report six confirmed deaths from the ongoing floods. Search teams continue to look for four people who remain missing after recent flooding incidents.
Emergency response personnel coordinate with local volunteers to deliver food, clean drinking water, and medical supplies to isolated communities. Authorities plan to continue continuous surveillance of river levels and rainfall patterns over the next several days.