Vadodara: Seven bodies surfaced in different parts of the city since Wednesday as flood waters started receding, gradually uncovering the trail of destruction caused by four days of monsoon fury. While two bodies were found on Wednesday, and five were recovered on Thursday. According to Vadodara district collector Bijal Shah, autopsies will be performed on the bodies to ascertain the cause of death.
Sources said that the bodies included two found near the Squirrel Circle in Kalali and one each near the old fast track court on Jail Road, Khaswadi and Akota areas. Barodians heaved a sigh of relief as the Vishwamitri River level fell below 32 feet, after which bridges over it were opened to traffic. The authorities said the situation will improve in the next couple of days as the river recedes below the danger mark.
The city is limping back to normal with many corporate offices starting to function on Thursday, while shops in the walled city opened after three days. As the waters receded from roads, the civic body began a sanitation operation to prevent an outbreak of disease. However, hundreds of citizens are still stuck in their homes due to extreme waterlogging in Sama, Vadsar, Manjalpur and a few other areas.
Many flooded areas are yet to get power supply back as Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (MGVCL) shut some feeders and transformers as a precaution. “Water has subsided from our home, but the colony road is still flooded. We are finding it tough to get enough food and mi.