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In the wake of severe flooding that has affected parts of Gujarat, a team of 350 sanitation workers from Surat has arrived in Vadodara to assist with cleaning efforts. This deployment comes as the Indian Army also intensifies its rescue operations in the worst-hit areas of the state.

The sanitation team, managed by Mahesh Rathod, the Executive Engineer of Surat Municipal Corporation, began its work by surveying the affected areas. Rathod emphasised that their approach was based on prior experience and a thorough assessment of the situation on the ground.

“We have been working here for the last two days,” Rathod noted. “We clean the dirt from the affected areas. When we arrived, we surveyed to determine where to start the work.”

The challenges faced by the sanitation workers included navigating the flood-affected roads and coordinating their efforts effectively. Despite these difficulties, the team has been steadily working to clear debris and restore cleanliness in the impacted regions.

In parallel, the Indian Army has mobilised six columns to support the ongoing relief operations. These troops are providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to the areas most severely impacted by the floods. The Army's deployment was in response to a request from the Gujarat State Government, aiming to bolster the relief efforts.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been actively coordinating with the Central Government throughout the crisis. On Thursday morning, he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inquired about the flood situation and the relief measures being implemented. In a post on X, Patel shared that Modi had expressed concern over the flooding of the Vishwamitri river in Vadodara and provided guidance on how to address sanitation and public health issues in the flooded areas.

Prime Minister Modi’s guidance focused on quickly restoring public life and ensuring effective sanitation in the affected regions. He assured that the Central Government would continue to support Gujarat’s relief efforts.