Shivam Singh, a resident of Gujarat and an employee of Bandhan Bank, shared a video depicting him standing in neck-deep water in front of his housing society.
He also praised the quick action of authorities for managing the situation.
What actually happened?
Singh told Hindustantimes.com that the video showing the waterlogging was filmed on July 23 at Akshardham Residency, a society in Mograwadi, Valsad, Gujarat, following a night of rainfall.
The viral video showed him standing in water that reaches his neck.
In the clip, he said in Hindi, “This is my society, guys. We have just inaugurated a new river in our society. I couldn’t reach my workplace, I work in Bandhan Bank and the keys were with me, but due to this I couldn’t reach.”
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Singh also revealed that he was unable to commute due to the situation and that the waterlogging was accompanied by two days of power cut.
Action from authorities
Despite the situation, Singh praised the authorities for helping with relocation, food, helping people and rescuing a few dogs. He claimed that it is a natural calamity and they will always be helpless in this situation.
“The government and NDRF team here are very responsive. They reached with all possible help. We are thankful to them,” Singh added.
He also praised the society residents for coming together to move vehicles to higher ground and offer any help they could.
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Singh told, “Our local society team and our own neighbours also helped each other by moving vehicles to higher places where there was no water. And we also made tea and snacks for everyone within the society since there was no light for almost 2 days.”
FAQs
1) Where did waterlogging take place in Gujarat?
The waterlogging recently took place at Akshardham Residency, a society in Mograwadi, Valsad, Gujarat, following a full night of rainfall.
2) How did the authorities respond?
The authorities responded promptly and helped with relocation, food, helping people and rescuing a few dogs.
