Torrential rains in Jamnagar city two days ago caused severe waterlogging across multiple areas. On the 27th, a father and son crossing the railway track near Satyamkoloni underbridge were swept away by the surging waters and went missing. Tragically, both bodies were recovered this morning.As rains recede in Vadodara, reports of crocodiles venturing into residential areas have surged, creating panic among locals. In a startling sight, a crocodile was found resting on the roof of a house near Akota Stadium, causing alarm in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, in Kamanath Nagar, a 15-foot crocodile entered a house and was later rescued by the forest department. In yet another incident, a 10-foot crocodile was found on a road near the Avasar Party plot, prompting another rescue operation.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a high-level meeting with officials in Jamnagar today to assess the flood situation gripping parts of the state. After reviewing the situation in Jamnagar, he flew to Khambhalia in Devbhumi Dwarka district for an on-ground assessment of the flood-affected areas there. The CM then returned to Jamnagar and is set to proceed to Vadodara for further review of the ongoing crisis.Congress Leader Amit Chavda demands SIT Probe and Relief Package for Flood-Hit Vadodara.”A Special Investigation Team should be formed under a sitting High Court judge to probe the Vadodara floods,” stated Congress leader Amit Chavda during his visit to Vadodara today. He further demanded, “The government should conduct a survey of the actual damage on the ground, as residents have suffered losses amounting to crores of rupees in property. A special relief package should be declared for the flood-affected.”
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