Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain
Surat remained in the grip of a severe flood crisis as rising creek water levels inundated several parts of the city, cutting off key roads
Surat remained in the grip of a severe flood crisis as rising creek water levels inundated several parts of the city, cutting off key roads and forcing large-scale rescue operations by the Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Fire Brigade. The worst-hit areas include Parvat Patiya and Godadara, where roads have disappeared under several feet of water, leaving residents stranded and disrupting normal life. Read Full Story An India Today team conducted an exclusive ground report from a rescue boat of the fire department to assess the situation in the submerged areas. The visuals from the flood-hit localities highlighted the scale of devastation, with rescue personnel evacuating stranded residents from waterlogged neighbourhoods while floodwaters continued to rise. The overflowing creek has transformed major roads connecting Parvat Patiya and Godadara into rivers, making vehicular movement impossible. As water entered residential colonies, housing societies and ground floors of apartment buildings, thousands of residents found themselves stranded indoors. The crisis has also led to shortages of essential supplies, particularly drinking water and milk. Outside Baba Memorial Hospital in Dindoli, a vehicle carrying milk sparked a scramble among residents eager to buy the limited stock. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, highlighting the growing hardships as transport remains suspended and people struggle to access basic necessities amid widespread waterlogging.
Boats are now being used to transport rescue teams and evacuate people trapped inside homes and low-lying localities. Fire department and NDRF personnel have been deployed across the affected areas and are carrying out continuous rescue and relief operations. During the ground report, fire department teams were seen rescuing several local residents and families stranded amid the floodwaters. Fear and anxiety were evident among those waiting to be evacuated. Large trucks, tempos and tractors parked along roads and outside residential societies were more than half-submerged, while smaller vehicles had disappeared beneath the water. Critical public infrastructure has also been affected. The main BRTS bus stand in the area and a petrol pump remain completely submerged under muddy creek water. Waterlogging has effectively cut off Godadara and Parvat Patiya from the rest of Surat, creating major challenges for both residents and emergency responders. The flooding has entered homes and shops in several low-lying localities, raising fears of losses running into crores of rupees. As a precautionary measure, authorities have disconnected electricity supply in the affected areas to minimise the risk of accidents, adding to the hardships faced by residents already dealing with floodwaters inside their homes. Rescue agencies continue to patrol inundated neighbourhoods to ensure that every stranded person is brought to safety.
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