India‘s prominent left-arm spinner Radha Yadav faced a harrowing ordeal as she found herself trapped in severe flooding in Vadodara, Gujarat, following days of relentless rain. The cricketer was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as the city experienced catastrophic flooding due to the overflow of the Vishwamitri river.
Vadodara, like several other parts of Gujarat, has been hit by continuous heavy rainfall, causing the Vishwamitri river to breach its banks. The resultant flooding has submerged large sections of the city, particularly in low-lying areas. The rising water levels have disrupted daily life, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
Radha Yadav, who was in Vadodara at the time, found herself in a dangerous situation as the floodwaters surrounded her location. With no immediate escape, Yadav and several others were left stranded, waiting for help. The NDRF, which has been actively involved in rescue operations across Gujarat, responded to the crisis and managed to reach the cricketer’s location using boats.
Yadav took to Instagram to share her ordeal, posting a video that highlighted the extent of the devastation. The footage captured NDRF personnel navigating through flooded streets and submerged vehicles, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped. In her post, Yadav expressed her gratitude towards the NDRF, writing, “We are stuck in a very bad situation. Thank you so much #NDRF for rescuing us.”
The cricketer’s post shed light on the gravity of the situation in Vadodara, where many residents are still grappling with the aftermath of the flooding. The city’s infrastructure has been severely impacted, with roads, buildings, and essential services being affected.
In the wake of the floods, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who hails from Vadodara, issued a public safety advisory on social media. He urged residents to remain indoors and avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary. Pathan tweeted, “Stay safe, Baroda. Flooding is widespread, so please stay indoors for your own safety.”
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued further warnings, predicting more extremely heavy rainfall in isolated parts of Saurashtra and other regions of Gujarat over the next few days. The IMD’s forecast has raised concerns that the flooding may persist, exacerbating the already critical situation in the state.
The ongoing disaster has prompted a massive response from both state and central authorities. The NDRF, along with local disaster management teams, continues to conduct rescue and relief operations, prioritizing the evacuation of people from the worst-hit areas. Relief camps have been set up in safer parts of the city to accommodate those displaced by the floods.
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