[ronthepon]

Heavy rains in Southern Gujarat, India had raised the water levels of the dams to danger levels. The decision had been taken to release a large amount of water into the river Tapi in order to ease the problem.

However, this step may result in excessive rise in the water levels of the river. A flood alarm in the adjoining cities is thus nessecary.

It's 5 PM now, Indian Standard Time, and the flood warning had reached me early in the morning, and all that seemed significant was that school was cancelled.

However, as the day progressed, the water levels of the Tapi river, which is just beside my house rose steadily, and reached higher than I had ever seen it. By 1 PM, the water had begun to flood the riverside lands.

At 3 PM, the situation threatened to get serious, with the water beginning to flood the roads. Most of the residents in and around the area began to madly buy supplies that may sustain them for a day or two, fearing that the water get to an extremely high level and not subside for days.

I was one of them, and had to do some major efforts in crossing the roads and fast flooding places. The shops were being closed fast, and water was filling up the place rapidly. Upon returning, I took a photo of the view from the balcony of my house, which is six floors above ground level.

Lets see what happens now... I'll be sending more pictures.

[Boerseun]

Damn!

Keep us posted, Ron - and good luck! Have you got enough stuff for a few days at least? You don't have any problems with underwater power cables that got flooded?

[Mercedes Benzene]

Scary, scary. Keep us updated!

[TheBigDog]

Water where it is not intended is devastating. Stay safe, and keep us posted.

Bill

[ronthepon]

It's 7:20 PM now.

Originally Posted by Boerseun

Have you got enough stuff for a few days at least?

Stocking up at the sight of the rising waters was the best idea in my life. We've got supplies for around a week or so.

Waters have risen quite a lot, I had a little walk around the street at around six thirty, and did not dare to venture in waters deeper than chest level. At places it was eight to ten feet deep.

Originally Posted by Boerseun

You don't have any problems with underwater power cables that got flooded?

The transformer that supplied power to here had exploded, and I've got no power (The idiots did not have the foresight to shut the power) and that's the bad part, because it threatens the drinking water supply.

It's getting dark now, hopefully the waters will reduce by the morning... or atleast not rise further in the dark.

I've taken some pictures of my wading session... I mean which idiot would go in deep flood water without a camera?

[Mercedes Benzene]

and that's the bad part, because it threatens the drinking water supply.

And that my friend, is what Evian is for. Thank God for bottled water!

Be careful with that wading Ron!

[InfiniteNow]

Wow... how wild. Your environment is similar to TX.. water rises quickly here.

Anyway, I resonate the well wishes of everyone here, and hope that in your quest for supplies you've also invested in a kayak!


"Look... there goes Noah! That turd has a huge boat!"


Best,

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by ronthepon

It's 7:20 PM now.

Stocking up at the sight of the rising waters was the best idea in my life. We've got supplies for around a week or so.

I've taken some pictures of my wading session... I mean which idiot would go in deep flood water without a camera?

Good thinkin' on the supplies Ron! It is nearing midnight there so I imagine people are trying to get some sleep. Thanks for the photos and use caution in the wading. I have to ask, how do you keep on the web with the power out? See you in the morning.

[Mercedes Benzene]

Originally Posted by Turtle

I have to ask, how do you keep on the web with the power out?

I was wondering that myself.

[InfiniteNow]

Batteries? Generator? Hamster in a wheel?


Actually all, this is ronthepon we're speaking about... he's probably used the flood waters wisely and implemented some hydroelectric system for his building!