NEW DELHI: Nine people were killed, and hundreds evacuated to safety on Wednesday as torrential rain continued to lash various parts of Gujarat state in India.
According to a statement issued by the government, 74 districts of the state have received more than 500 mm of rainfall.
It added that 4,238 people were relocated, and 535 were rescued from seven districts.
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Meanwhile, in the state of Maharashtra on Thursday the BMC had announced the closure of schools and colleges after the city received heavy rainfall. The BMC – Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, or Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai – is the governing civic body of Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra.
The IMD had issued a red alert for Mumbai until 8:30 am, July 26, after which authorities have informed all schools to remain open.
-Agencies
