Fear of floods looms large over Parvat village

Surat | Sunday | 22nd July, 2018

Summary:

This patch in Parvat village does not have a protection wall. Umarpada taluka in Surat district received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours throwing normal life out of gear. The water level is continuously rising and we fear that the areas could be flooded by late night. The creek has been receiving water due to heavy rainfall in its catchment areas in Bardoli and Tapi. Water level in Mithi Khadi swelled to about 7.30 metres following heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, putting the administration of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) on an alert..