Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized BJP's Gujarat Smart City model as heavy rain caused severe flooding in Surat. Over 400 mm of rain in 36 hours submerged roads and homes, disrupting daily life. The IMD has issued warnings for continued rainfall in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with an orange alert for eastern Rajasthan.
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