Junagadh Rain: Flooding Washes Away Keshod-Mangrol NH-51, Rescue Operations Save 29 People in Mendarda and Manavadar
Junagadh: Torrential rainfall has triggered severe flood-like conditions across Gujarat’s Junagadh district, forcing authorities to shut the Keshod-Mangrol stretch of National Highway-51 (NH-51) and launch multiple rescue operations in flood-hit areas. Several people stranded in rising floodwaters in Mendarda and Manavadar were safely evacuated by emergency response teams.
Keshod-Mangrol NH-51 Closed After Flood Damage
Heavy rainfall in the Keshod and Mangrol regions caused floodwaters to overflow near Husainabad on National Highway-51 (NH-51). The strong water current caused significant damage to the highway, prompting authorities to completely suspend vehicular movement on the affected stretch as a precautionary measure.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Rajkot, has begun repair work on the damaged road on a war footing.
Alternative Route Issued for Motorists
Authorities have advised motorists travelling from Somnath to Dwarka to use National Highway-151 and National Highway-27 via the Somnath–Jetpur–Porbandar–Dwarka route until the damaged section of NH-51 is restored.
19 People Rescued from Floodwaters in Mendarda
In Samadhiyala village of Mendarda taluka, a rickshaw, a car and an Eeco vehicle were trapped in fast-flowing floodwaters. A total of 19 people, including children and elderly passengers, were stranded in the vehicles, putting their lives at risk.
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After receiving information through the emergency helpline 112, a team from the Junagadh Fire Department rushed to the spot. Under the guidance of the district administration, the fire service team, led by Divisional Fire Officer Jigaradan Gadhvi, carried out a carefully planned rescue operation and safely evacuated all 19 people despite the strong water current.
10 ONGC Employees Safely Evacuated in Manavadar
In a separate incident, flood conditions also worsened in Buri village of Manavadar taluka, where 10 employees of ONGC were stranded due to rising floodwaters.
After the Disaster Control Room at the Manavadar Mamlatdar Office received information about the incident, a Home Guard team was immediately dispatched for the rescue operation. Despite the challenging conditions, the team successfully evacuated all 10 ONGC employees without any injuries and shifted them to a safe location.