Rains wreaked havoc in Naswadi on Monday. The main transformer located in Naswadi town broke down, disrupting the electricity supply. Around 30 low tension and 11 high-tension feeders also broke down, affecting power supply in 210 villages of Naswadi taluka. The MGVCL has been able to restore supply in 140 villages, but it will take a week to restore power to the rest 70 villages.

The press statement issued by the government said the main transformer has also been restored. The data with the forest department shows that 57 trees fell in the forest area, while 72 fell in the residential areas of the taluka. The district administration has also rushed around 5 water tankers to provide drinking water.

Strong winds with heavy rains have also damaged property in the taluka. As per the survey, 984 houses were affected.

Crops have also been affected. The banana crop has been affected in Nannupura, Anandpuri, Vantda and Boreli villages. Farmers estimate losses up to Rs 40 lakh.

Meanwhile, incidents of uprooting of trees and water logging were reported from many areas in Vadodara.

Strong winds followed by heavy rains also affected the electricity supply. Several trees fell near the SSG Hospital on the Jail Road. An electric pole in Subhanpura area also fell, thereby disrupting power supply in the area.

The total rainfall recorded by the district control room on Wednesday was 312 mm. Vadodara city received the maximum rain.