New Delhi, July 23: The Central Government has intensified its response to the flood situation in Gujarat after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the impact of heavy rainfall and directed authorities to expedite rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in the affected regions.
To strengthen ongoing operations, two additional teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been airlifted from New Delhi to Gujarat, reinforcing the emergency response on the ground.
During the review meeting, the Prime Minister assessed the flood situation, the progress of rescue operations, and the preparedness of both Central and State agencies. He stressed the importance of coordinated action to ensure the safety of residents and the timely delivery of relief to affected communities.
The deployment of additional NDRF personnel is expected to enhance search-and-rescue operations, support evacuations, and assist local authorities in providing essential services in flood-hit areas.
The Centre has assured the Gujarat Government of all necessary assistance, with disaster response agencies remaining on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of the state.
Officials said continuous monitoring of the weather and flood situation is underway to ensure prompt action wherever required and to minimise the impact on lives and property.
