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Weather
Heavy Rain Forces Evacuation of 140 Students from Vadodara Hostel
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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Central Gujarat is experiencing heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to evacuate 140 students from a hostel in Vadodara.
Central Gujarat is currently under a heavy rainfall alert, with widespread showers reported across the region.
In response to the weather conditions, local authorities evacuated 140 students from a hostel in Vadodara to ensure their safety.
The evacuation was carried out in an orderly manner, with students being transferred to a nearby safe location.
Officials have advised residents to stay indoors and monitor weather updates, as the rains are expected to continue for the next few hours.
The incident highlights the importance of timely action during severe weather events in the state.
In response to the weather conditions, local authorities evacuated 140 students from a hostel in Vadodara to ensure their safety.
The evacuation was carried out in an orderly manner, with students being transferred to a nearby safe location.
Officials have advised residents to stay indoors and monitor weather updates, as the rains are expected to continue for the next few hours.
The incident highlights the importance of timely action during severe weather events in the state.