Gujarat rain havoc: Lightning strikes caused by unseasonal rain in Gujarat kills 20
Gujarat rain fury: Gujarat is witnessing unseasonal rainfall in many parts of the state since Sunday morning. Hailstones also fell in many places accompanied by sporadic downpour.
In a devastating turn of events on Monday morning, lightning strikes caused by unseasonal rain in Gujarat kills 20.
Extending condolences to the families of the victims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to his X handle (former Twitter) and wrote in Gujrati, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of many people due to bad weather and lightning in various cities of Gujarat. I express my deepest condolences for the irreparable loss to those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. The local administration is engaged in relief work, praying for the speedy recovery of the injured."
ગુજરાતના વિવિધ શહેરોમાં ખરાબ હવામાન અને વીજળી પડવાને કારણે અનેક લોકોના મોતના સમાચારથી ખૂબ જ દુઃખ અનુભવુ છું. આ દુર્ઘટનામાં જેમણે પોતાના પ્રિયજનોને ગુમાવ્યા છે તેમની ન પૂરી શકાય તેવી ખોટ પર હું તેમના પ્રત્યે મારી ઊંડી સંવેદના વ્યક્ત કરું છું. સ્થાનિક વહીવટીતંત્ર રાહત કાર્યમાં… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 26, 2023
According to the Meteorological Department, "Unseasonal rains have started in entire Gujarat including Ahmedabad on Sunday. Winds started from the North East at a speed of 5 kilometres per hour amid heavy clouds."
The weather department had predicted rain three days in advance. Rain started with strong winds in many areas of South Gujarat, Saurashtra and North Gujarat
- With inputs from agencies
