1 2 Vadodara: Vadodara was grappling with its worst-ever floods in recent history after the flooding Vishwamitri River , passing through the heart of the city, overflowed into the city, leaving every nook and corner of the city deluged. The river breached the 35.25-foot mark, nine feet above the danger level, breaking the 19-year record when the city had recorded one of its worst-ever floods in 2005.
But the spread of the water in the city on Tuesday was much greater compared to the 2005 floods, which were caused by a breach in Pratappura. The spread of floodwater that spews out of the Vishwamitri usually is in the low-lying areas and residential colonies situated on the bank of the river. This time, the river water reached near Malhar Point Crossroads and the Havmor Crossroads on the Old Padra Road.
The river was at a level of 35.25 feet at Kalaghoda, which, along with eight other bridges, were closed for traffic movement. On the face of it, the level remained the same for several hours, but Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) stated that this was because after this level, the water starts spreading horizontally, inundating various areas.
The areas affected due to floods in the river included Sayajigunj, Sama, Akota, Mujmahuda, Vadsar, Kalali, Karelibaug, Harni, Jetalpur and Pratapgunj, among others. The water kept spreading to newer areas throughout the day as the discharge from Ajwa reservoir did not stop till Tuesday night. A VMC official said that water from storm water.