Surat: Localities near creeks, including Parvat Patiya, Saniya and Saroli, remained among the worst affected. In Parvat Patiya, residents were forced to use tractors to cross waterlogged stretches. Many said they were struggling to access daily essentials such as milk and drinking water, as normal movement was disrupted.In the South Zone, flooding affected people at 12 locations, including Bamroli. Sanjay Nagar in the area remained submerged. Parts of Sachin were also flooded, and civic teams began sanitation work in areas where water had receded.The impact on livelihoods was severe, particularly in the textile hub around Saroli.
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Textile market complexes remained waterlogged, and shops operating from ground floors and basements reported heavy damage to stock. Traders said they have not been able to estimate losses yet because water is still being removed from many premises.Daily routines were also hit, with many residents unable to travel to work or send children to school for the past three days due to flooded roads and unsafe conditions.Civic officials said the situation was gradually improving. Out of 24 roads that were closed, 18 have now been reopened for traffic movement. Of the total 68 waterlogged spots identified across the city, water has receded from 43.Authorities reported that 3,423 people have been shifted to safer locations and 314 have been rescued from flooded areas. The water level in Mithi creek fell to 8.60 metres on Saturday from 9.10 metres on Thursday. Dewatering operations continued with 33 pumps deployed. Over the past three days, around 700 metric tonnes of solid waste have been collected and disposed of.Public health measures at forefrontThe Diamond City presented a pathetic picture of itself for the third consecutive day on Saturday as vast stretches remained submerged despite the rain stopping. Ironically, the city known for its network of flyovers was brought to a standstill by overflowing creeks, with residents wading through floodwaters and struggling for basic necessities.573 patients received on-the-spot medical treatment during the post-flood health drive. Civic teams distributed 65,550 chlorine tablets and 27,400 ORS packets to prevent waterborne diseases. 14,400 homes were covered under fogging operations using 60 machines.There was no rainfall in the city on Saturday, while only light showers were reported from rural areas. Yet, overflowing creeks continued to inundate low-lying neighbourhoods, marking the second major flooding episode since July 7 and once again exposing the city’s inability to drain out floodwaters quickly.Localities along creeks, including Parvat Patiya, Saniya and Saroli, remained among the worst affected. In Parvat Patiya, residents relied on tractors to negotiate submerged roads, while many complained of difficulties in procuring essentials such as milk and drinking water as movement remained severely disrupted. Flooding persisted at 12 locations in the South Zone, including Bamroli, where Sanjay Nagar remained under water. Parts of Sachin also continued to be inundated, although civic teams began sanitation and cleaning operations in pockets where water had receded.The textile hub around Saroli bore the brunt of the flooding. Textile market complexes remained waterlogged, with shops located on ground floors and in basements reporting extensive damage to stocks. Traders said it was too early to estimate losses as water was still being pumped out from many premises. For thousands of residents, normal life remained paralysed. Many were unable to report for work or send their children to school for the third straight day because flooded roads and unsafe conditions made commuting impossible.Civic officials said the situation was gradually improving. Of the 24 roads closed due to flooding, 18 have been reopened for traffic, while water has receded from 43 of the 68 waterlogging spots identified across the city. Authorities said 3,423 people have been shifted to safer locations and 314 rescued from flooded areas. The water level in the Mithi creek dropped to 8.60 metres on Saturday from 9.10 metres on Thursday. Dewatering operations continued with 33 pumps deployed across the city, while nearly 700 metric tonnes of solid waste have been collected and disposed of over the past three days.
