34 State Highways, 1 National Highway Closed in Gujarat; 30 Trains & 433 Bus Routes Canceled

Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has significantly impacted travel across the state. With waterlogging in various areas, 22 state highways have been closed, and three train services have been affected. The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has canceled 433 bus routes and 2,081 trips, with the most cancellations in Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Anand, Kheda, Surat, and Valsad districts. In total, 636 roads, including 1 national highway, 34 state highways, 44 other roads, and 557 panchayat roads, are closed.

Route and Trip Cancellations in Specific Districts

Out of 14,512 routes, 64 routes, and out of 40,515 trips, 583 trips have been canceled. The details for specific districts are as follows:

• Dahod: 15 routes, 242 trips
• Mahisagar: 10 routes, 112 trips
• Panchmahal: 5 routes, 63 trips
• Anand: 6 routes, 12 trips
• Kheda: 7 routes, 18 trips
• Surat: 5 routes, 14 trips
• Navsari: 3 routes, 43 trips
• Valsad: 8 routes, 27 trips

These routes and trips will resume normal operations once the water recedes and roads are safe for transportation.

Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Railway Traffic

Due to heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state, railway traffic has also been disrupted. Waterlogging on the railway tracks around Bajwa Railway Station in the Vadodara division has led to the cancellation of approximately 30 trains between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Another 36 trains are now rerouted via Anand and Godhra after Vadodara. Thirteen other trains have been operated up to different stations. The railway traffic between Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, and Mumbai is also experiencing delays due to the heavy rains.

Canceled Trains

• Train No. 09400 Ahmedabad–Anand MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09315 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09274 Ahmedabad–Anand MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09327 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09316 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09312 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 19034 Ahmedabad–Valsad Gujarat Queen Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12009/12010 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 82901/82902 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12901/12902 Dadar–Ahmedabad–Dadar Gujarat Mail on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 19418 Ahmedabad–Borivali Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 19255 Surat–Mahuva Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12267 Mumbai Central–Hapa Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 22923 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 19033 Valsad–Ahmedabad Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 20950 Ekta Nagar–Ahmedabad Jan Shatabdi Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 20947 Ahmedabad–Ekta Nagar Jan Shatabdi Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09373 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09312 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09327 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09316 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12833 Ahmedabad–Howrah Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 19483 Ahmedabad–Barauni Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12934/12933 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Karnavati Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 12931/12932 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Double Decker Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 22928 Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok Shakti Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 20908 Bhuj–Dadar Sayajinagari Express on 26.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 20959 Valsad–Vadnagar Express on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09495 Vadodara–Ahmedabad MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.
• Train No. 09496 Ahmedabad–Vadodara MEMU on 27.08.24 is canceled.

Partially Canceled Trains

• Train No. 19035 Vadodara–Ahmedabad Intercity Express on 26.08.24 will start short from Ranoli station.
• Train No. 22959 Vadodara–Jamnagar Intercity Express on 26.08.24 will start short from Ranoli station.
• Train No. 12933 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Karnavati Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Vadodara station.
• Train No. 12931 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Double Decker Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Vadodara station.
• Train No. 82901 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Tejas Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Vadodara station.
• Train No. 09420 Tiruchirappalli–Ahmedabad Special running on 25.08.24 will terminate short at Vadodara station.
• Train No. 09496 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Sankalp Fast Passenger on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Anand station.
• Train No. 19036 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Intercity Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Anand station.
• Train No. 19218 Veraval–Bandra Terminus Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Ahmedabad station.
• Train No. 22946 Okha–Mumbai Central Saurashtra Mail on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Ahmedabad station.
• Train No. 22904 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Ahmedabad station.
• Train No. 22956 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Gandhidham station.
• Train No. 12960 Bhuj–Bandra Terminus Express on 26.08.24 will terminate short at Ahmedabad station.

Trains Running on Diverted Routes

• Train No. 12917 Ahmedabad–Nizamuddin Superfast Express on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 11465 Veraval–Jabalpur Express on 26.08.2024 was run on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 19309 Gandhinagar–Indore Shanti Express on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 12947 Ahmedabad–Patna Superfast Express on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 19167 Ahmedabad–Varanasi City Sabarmati Express on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 04168 Ahmedabad–Agra Cantt Superfast Special on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 19168 Varanasi City–Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express on 26.08.2024 ran on a diverted route via Godhra–Dakor–Anand.
• Train No. 16337 Okha–Ernakulam Express on 26.08.24 ran on a diverted route via Anand–Dakor–Godhra.
• Train No. 12010 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express on 26.08.2024 was diverted via Anand–Dakor–Godhra–Vadodara.
• Train No. 19015 Dadar–Porbandar Express on 26.08.2024 will run on a diverted route via Vadodara–Godhra–Anand.
• Train No. 22915 Bandra Terminus–Hisar Express on 26.08.2024 will be diverted via Vadodara–Godhra–Ratlam–Chanderia.

Canceled Trains

Train No. 09400 – Ahmedabad – The Anand MEMU train scheduled for 26.08.24 has been canceled.
Train No. 09315 – Vadodara – Ahmedabad – The MEMU train scheduled for 26.08.24 has been canceled.
Train No. 09274 – Ahmedabad – The Anand MEMU train scheduled for 26.08.24 has been canceled.

Trains Running on Diverted Routes

Train No. 12917 Ahmedabad – Nizamuddin Superfast Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 11465 Veraval – Jabalpur Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 19309 Gandhidham – Indore Shanti Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 12947 Ahmedabad – Patna Superfast Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 19167 Ahmedabad – Varanasi City Sabarmati Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 04168 Ahmedabad – Agra Cantt Superfast Special will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 19168 Varanasi City – Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express will run on a diverted route via Godhra – Dakor – Anand on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 16337 Okha – Ernakulam Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra on 26.08.24.
Train No. 12010 Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Vadodara.

Short-Terminated Trains

Train No. 09496 Ahmedabad – Vadodara Sankalp Fast Passenger will be terminated at Anand station on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 19036 Ahmedabad – Vadodara Intercity Express will be terminated at Anand station on 26.08.2024.
Train No. 19036 Ahmedabad – Vadodara Intercity Express will be terminated at Anand station on 26.08.2024.

Fully Canceled Trains

1. Train No. 12971 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Terminus Express on 27th August.
2. Train No. 19036/19035 Ahmedabad – Vadodara – Ahmedabad Intercity Express on 27th August 2024.
3. Train No. 19034 Ahmedabad – Valsad Gujarat Queen Express on 27th August 2024.
4. Train No. 19033 Valsad – Ahmedabad Gujarat Queen Express on 28th August 2024.
5. Train No. 22945 Mumbai Central – Okha Saurashtra Mail on 27th August 2024.
6. Train No. 22927 Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad Lokshakti Express on 27th August 2024.

Short-Terminated Trains

1. Train No. 12972 Bhavnagar – Bandra Terminus Express will be short-terminated at Valsad station on 26th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Valsad and Bandra Terminus.
2. Train No. 19217 Bandra Terminus – Veraval Express will be short-terminated at Rajkot station on 26th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Rajkot and Veraval.
3. Train No. 12965 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Express will be short-terminated at Ahmedabad station on 27th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Ahmedabad and Bhuj.

Shortened Trains

1. Train No. 19217 Bandra Terminus – Veraval Express will depart short from Valsad station on 27th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Bandra Terminus and Valsad.
2. Train No. 19218 Veraval – Bandra Terminus Express will depart short from Rajkot station on 27th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Veraval and Rajkot.
3. Train No. 12972 Bhavnagar – Bandra Terminus Express will depart short from Ahmedabad station on 27th August 2024, thus partially canceled between Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad.
4. Train No. 12965 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Express will depart short from Ahmedabad on 27th August 2024. The train will be partially canceled between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad.

Diverted Trains

1. Train No. 19489 Ahmedabad – Gorakhpur Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Ratlam on 27th August 2024.
2. Train No. 12475 Hapa – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Ratlam on 27th August 2024.
3. Train No. 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Vadodara on 26th August 2024.
4. Train No. 12972 Bhavnagar – Bandra Terminus Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Vadodara on 26th August 2024.
5. Train No. 12268 Hapa – Mumbai Central Duronto Express will run on a diverted route via Anand – Dakor – Godhra – Vadodara on 26th August 2024.
6. Train No. 12476 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Hapa Express will run on a diverted route via Godhra – Dakor – Anand – Ahmedabad on 26th August 2024.

Advisory for Early Arrival at Ahmedabad Airport

Considering the weather forecast for Gujarat, particularly Ahmedabad city, the airport authority has issued an advisory for passengers. Due to the expected rainfall in Ahmedabad, flight schedules may be disrupted. Passengers are advised to check flight timings with the airlines before heading to the airport and to arrive early if the flight is on schedule to ensure smooth check-in and a pleasant journey.

Heavy Rainfall Impacting Gujarat

Since yesterday, heavy rainfall has been affecting Gujarat, causing disruption in bus and train services across the state. Flights have also been impacted due to the weather, with aircraft requiring clearance from air traffic control, resulting in some flights circling in the air before landing. On the first day of the week, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport experienced higher-than-usual flight traffic, with 260 to 270 flights on a regular day. The weather conditions have affected flight operations today as well.

Heavy Rainfall Affecting Visibility in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad experienced heavy rainfall from early morning to evening yesterday, significantly reducing visibility. By 7 PM today, the city had received approximately 7.5 inches of rain, disrupting all modes of transportation. The airport and flights were particularly affected. A total of 71 outbound flights from Ahmedabad were delayed, while 42 incoming flights from other sectors were also delayed.

Air Traffic Control and Flight Operations

Obtaining clearance from air traffic control for takeoff and landing is crucial. With a red alert issued due to the heavy rainfall forecast in Ahmedabad, 21 flights circling in the air before landing at Ahmedabad airport today. Some flights circled for half an hour, while others circled for longer periods before successfully landing. Various airlines’ flights taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport were delayed by 1 to 4 hours.

Canceled ST Buses from Rajkot

Due to heavy rainfall, a charter flight from Rajkot International Airport was canceled, and two flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad were delayed, causing inconvenience to passengers. Additionally, ST bus services were affected, with buses to interior villages in Rajkot, Morbi, and Surendranagar districts being canceled due to overflowing rivers and streams.

Details Announced by Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey

Today, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a dialogue with district collectors and commissioners to get details of the current situation and also conducted a high-level meeting with all department secretaries. Collectors have been instructed to cancel the leave of all district administrative and allied department officers. Currently, a depression has formed, leading to three more days of rain. The state has received 89% of its average rainfall. In the last 24 hours, 63 mm of rain has been recorded. Some districts in the state are on red alert. Due to heavy rainfall, 10 state highways are currently closed. Police and district collector systems are working to inform and evacuate citizens. In the last 24 hours, three deaths have occurred in Dahod and Gandhinagar due to the rain. Additionally, 200 citizens have been relocated in the past 24 hours. The government emphasizes the importance of preventing human casualties. Chief Minister has instructed the authorities to act strictly if necessary to prevent loss of human life. It is essential to take such precautions before the situation worsens.

Avoid Spreading Rumors, Stay Calm, and Don’t Panic

• Stay in contact with local administrative authorities and follow their instructions.
• Know the safest route to reach the nearest safe location.
• Listen to the radio or watch television for updated weather and flood warnings.
• Keep your mobile phone charged.
• Prepare a first aid kit with extra medicines for snake bites and diarrhea.
• Carry an umbrella for rain protection and a stick to avoid venomous creatures.
• Keep clean water, dry food, candles/torches, kerosene, a fan, strong ropes, and extra batteries readily available.
• Ensure animals are kept free from tethers.

When Relocating During a Flood, Pay Attention to the Following:

• Relocate to a high place where both citizens and animals can find safe shelter.
• Lock your home and proceed to the safe location via the indicated route.
• Place sandbags to prevent floodwater from entering through drains.
• Keep clothes, necessary medicines, valuable items, and personal documents in waterproof packaging.
• Elevate furniture and household items on beds or tables.
• Before leaving the house, turn off the power supply and gas cylinders.
• Avoid wading into unknown or deep water.

During a Flood, Take the Following Precautions:

• Stay away from sewage and water disposal routes.
• Avoid electricity poles and downed power wires.
• Drink boiled or purified water.
• Use lime and bleaching powder to disinfect surrounding areas.
• Ensure children are not left hungry.
• Eat freshly cooked and dry food, and keep food covered.

Post-Flood Precautions:

• Listen carefully to advice from local officials and emergency service workers and follow it.
• Use mosquito nets to prevent malaria.
• Prevent children from going near floodwater or its vicinity.
• Stay away from broken electrical poles, damaged bridges, broken glass, sharp objects, and debris.
• Avoid using damaged electrical appliances until checked by an electrician.
• Do not consume food contaminated by floodwater.
• Report emergencies to the control room numbers provided for assistance.

Electrical Safety Measures:

• Stay indoors during lightning storms.
• Avoid standing under trees during severe lightning.
• Do not hold fishing rods or umbrellas during lightning.
• Do not touch electric poles or telephone poles.
• Keep electrical appliances away from water pipes and moisture.
• Use switches that automatically cut off power in case of a short circuit.
• Inform everyone in your house about the main switch.

Emergency Contact Information: In case of emergencies, contact the District Control Room at 1077 and the State Control Room at 1070. When calling from a mobile phone, you will need to add the district code.

Chief Minister’s High-Level Meeting in Gandhinagar

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to assess the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the state. On Monday afternoon, the Chief Minister visited the State Emergency Operation Center and held a video conference with collectors, municipal commissioners, and district officials from rain-affected areas to obtain detailed information. He specifically emphasized the need for safe evacuation of people from low-lying areas and made it clear that the top priority should be preventing loss of human and animal lives. He instructed collectors to ensure strict precautions and use police assistance if necessary to prevent people from crossing or entering floodwater. He also prioritized rescuing people trapped in the water. To this end, he reviewed details of rescue and evacuation operations with NDRF, SDRF, and local police. So far, 17,827 people have been evacuated and 1,653 people have been rescued. NDRF has 13 teams and SDRF has 22 teams deployed in affected districts, assisting with rescue and relief operations.

In the last 24 hours, 33 districts out of 244 talukas in the state have received rainfall. The average rainfall during this period was 63.36 mm. The highest rainfall of 356 mm was recorded in Khergam, Navsari. On August 26, from 6 am to 12 pm, Morwa Hadf in Panchmahal received the highest rainfall of 157 mm. This year, the state has received 91.88% of the average monsoon rainfall. The Chief Minister also reviewed the impact on water levels in rivers and reservoirs. Of the 206 reservoirs in the state, 59 are 100% full, 72 are on high alert, 22 are on alert, 9 are overflowing, and 7 rivers are overflown. The Sardar Sarovar Dam has 88.74% of its total storage capacity, which amounts to 2,96,459 MCFT.

The Chief Minister instructed relevant officials and senior officers to work with urgency to restore power supply, roads, and essential services affected by the rainfall. The power supply has been affected in 7,009 villages, with 6,977 villages having their power supply restored. Additionally, 5,961 of the 6,090 damaged electric poles have been repaired. The Chief Minister also instructed to take preemptive measures for disease prevention once the rain stops, including spraying disinfectants, cleaning up mud and debris, and repairing roads. Currently, 523 roads are closed across the state in Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Dangs, and Chhota Udepur districts.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the weather department’s forecast for future heavy rainfall and red alerts. The weather department has predicted extensive and heavy rainfall over the next two to three days and issued a red alert. In response, the Chief Minister has advised collectors in Kutch and Saurashtra to stay alert. He held discussions with collectors of affected districts, including Navsari, Valsad, Dangs, Panchmahal, Vadodara, and Chhota Udepur, and reviewed the situation regarding river water levels, traffic management, and evacuations. The Chief Minister instructed district officials to be fully prepared and adopt a zero-casualty approach.

Rajkot District Administration Contact Information

Due to heavy rainfall, the Rajkot district administration has announced contact numbers for various control rooms. The District Emergency Operation Center can be contacted at 0281 2471573/1077, Police Control Room at 100, RMC (Rajkot Municipal Corporation) Fire Brigade Control Room at 0281-2227222/101, and PGVCL Helpline Number 19122.

For taluka-specific contacts:

• Padadhari Taluka: 02820 – 233059
• Lodhika Taluka: 0287 – 24422
• Kotdasangani Taluka: 02827- 276221
• Jasdan Taluka: 02821- 220032
• Gondal Rural/City: 02825- 220093
• Jamkandorna Taluka: 02824 – 271321
• Upleta Taluka: 02826- 221458
• Dhoraji Taluka: 02824- 221887
• Jetpur Rural/City: 02823- 220001
• Vinchhiya Taluka: 02821- 273432