Heavy rain battered Jamjodhpur city in Gujarat's Jamnagar district, dumping around 6.5 inches of rainfall in just four hours and turning the town's streets into flowing water. In the Kharavad area, floodwater rushed through lanes with the force of a river, sweeping away two children in its current, until alert locals rushed in and pulled both of them out safely.
Torrential rain leaves Jamjodhpur waterlogged
The relentless downpour in Jamjodhpur left several low-lying parts of the city submerged. With nearly 6.5 inches of rain falling in a mere four hours, roads across the town turned into pools of water and normal life came to a standstill. The Kharavad area bore the worst of it, with floodwater surging through the streets like a swollen river. The sheer speed and volume of the downpour in such a short window was unusual, putting both the administration and the public on alert.
Two children swept into the current, locals stage swift rescue
In Kharavad, the floodwater was flowing with such force that two children were caught in the current and swept along with it. The situation turned dangerous within moments, as the fast-moving water could have led to a major tragedy at any point. As soon as nearby residents spotted what was happening, they rushed to the spot without hesitation. Risking their own safety, the locals acted quickly and pulled both children out of the water. Their swift response averted what could have been a serious accident. The entire episode was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, with the footage clearly showing the children being swept along by the flood and the rescue effort that followed. The incident has once again underlined how closely children need to be watched near floodwater during heavy rain, and how dangerous it is to venture near it.
Driverless e-rickshaw seen floating away in the flood
A separate, startling video has emerged from Jamjodhpur showing an e-rickshaw being carried away by the strong current of floodwater. Fortunately, no one was on board the rickshaw at the time, so there was no loss of life or damage to any person. The video is going viral on social media, clearly showing how the floodwaters were powerful enough to sweep away even a heavy vehicle like a rickshaw.
Administration urges caution as rivers and canals swell
Heavy rain in Jamjodhpur taluka of Jamnagar district has created flood-like conditions in rivers and canals across the area. The continuous downpour has intensified the flow of water in several localities, directly affecting everyday life for residents. The local administration has appealed to people to avoid entering waterlogged areas unless absolutely necessary. It has also advised caution near rivers, canals and other water-filled locations to prevent any further mishap.
