This year Gujarat witnessed continuous heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding in many districts. Waterlogging has disrupted normal life, affecting transportation, electricity supply, and daily activities. Amid the difficult situation, a video of a bank employee from Valsad district has gone viral on social media.
The video has highlighted the critical issue of Gujarat floods. Gujarat is reeling under one of the most widespread monsoon disasters in recent years, as relentless rainfall has impacted almost every region of the state, from South Gujarat and Saurashtra to Central and North Gujarat. The state government has evacuated over 40,500 people, while rescue operations continue on a war footing across all affected regions.
The southwest monsoon has unleashed a statewide crisis, shifting from initial devastation in South Gujarat to widespread flooding across Ahmedabad, Saurashtra, Kutch, Central Gujarat and now North Gujarat. What began as heavy rainfall in coastal and southern districts has evolved into a full-scale emergency, with multiple regions simultaneously battling inundation, infrastructure collapse and rising casualties.
Bank Employee Shares Ground Reality
The viral video was posted on Instagram by Shivam Singh on July 23. In the video, Shivam shows the condition outside his housing society and is seen standing in neck-deep floodwater. According to the post, the video was recorded at Akshardham Residency in Mograwadi, where heavy rainfall submerged the entire area. Due to the severe waterlogging, Shivam was unable to travel to his bank branch and had to take leave from work.
Humorous Comment Despite Serious Situation
While recording the video, Shivam tried to lighten the mood with a humorous remark. Looking at the flooded surroundings, he said, “Friends, this is my society. We have just inaugurated a new river in our society.” Although the comment was made jokingly, it highlighted the seriousness of the flooding. Shivam also mentioned that electricity remained unavailable in the area for two days because of the heavy rains.
Administration’s Relief Efforts
Shivam appreciated the efforts of the local administration, saying that officials responded quickly to the situation. According to him, timely relief work helped reduce the water level, and conditions have gradually started improving.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, North Gujarat has emerged as the worst-hit region in the latest spell, with Santalpur in Patan district recording a staggering 15 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, followed by 13.46 inches in Radhanpur. Banaskantha, Mehsana and Sabarkantha districts also reported extremely heavy rainfall, with Bhabhar receiving 11.30 inches and Deodar 10.83 inches.
The human toll of the disaster has spread across regions. The state government confirmed that 40,500 people have been evacuated statewide, while coordinated rescue operations have saved 6,367 lives so far. The operations have involved the NDRF, SDRF, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, police, fire brigades, district administrations and thousands of volunteers working across South Gujarat, Central Gujarat, Saurashtra and North Gujarat.
Deaths have been reported from multiple parts of the state, highlighting the widespread impact. In South Gujarat, two people were swept away in Surat, while four bodies were recovered in Navsari. In Saurashtra’s Amreli district, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl and a farm labourer died in separate rain-related incidents.
Video Receives Millions of Views
The video quickly gained attention on social media and has been viewed more than 3.4 million times on Instagram. Thousands of users have reacted to the clip, expressing both concern and amusement. Many people were surprised to see Shivam standing in water up to his neck. The comment section was filled with humorous reactions.
