Amid extremely heavy rainfall in South Gujarat, authorities issued red alerts and closed schools as flooding and waterlogging triggered mass evacuations, with Surat, Navsari, and Valsad under high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mobilized senior ministers and top bureaucrats, including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, to Surat, Valsad, and Navsari to oversee relief and rescue operations alongside district secretaries. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of continued extremely heavy rainfall over several days, prompting 24x7 relief efforts by the Surat Municipal Corporation and ongoing NDRF evacuations of low-lying areas. In Valsad, factories and industrial units were ordered to shut for the day to ensure worker safety and secure critical equipment, with guidance to minimize on-site staff and bolster safety measures. Rescue and evacuation missions continued in villages such as Sanjan and Dolvan, as district administrations reported over 1000 people sheltered and ongoing assistance including food and medical care. Local officials urged residents to rely on government-verified updates and cooperate with authorities to ensure safety during the deluge.