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At Least 18 People Dead as Rains Lash West India State

  • At least 18 people died as torrential rains caused flooding and damage in western Gujarat, India, since June 16, 2025.
  • The rains, registering 867 millimetres in Palitana and Jesar towns on June 17, led to deaths by storms, lightning, and structural collapses.
  • Disaster response teams deployed in southern Gujarat rescued dozens, including 18 farm laborers from mango orchards and 22 people in Surendranagar district.
  • Alok Kumar Pandey, the commissioner responsible for disaster relief, stated that the government is fully prepared to manage the situation, with enhanced coordination among departments to provide prompt assistance.
  • The events highlight challenges in India's annual monsoon season, which causes recurring flash floods and landslides affecting millions from June to September.
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आज तक broke the news in on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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