Gujarat floods: Banaskantha, Patan declared ‘disaster-affected’

As per the notification, all the tehsils of both these districts were affected by heavy rain and flood. These districts will remain in the category of ‘disaster-affected areas’ till August 15, it said. As many as 218 people were killed in various rain-related incidents across the state this monsoon season.

Among these, 61 deaths were reported in Banaskantha alone, while seven had died in neighbouring Patan district, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has been camping in the flood-affected areas since last five days to monitor the relief operations.

During this period, Rupani has visited many villages and towns of both the districts, said a release yesterday.