Surat, July 24 -- Heavy rainfall in South Gujarat has led to waterlogging in rural areas of Surat district, with the Kim River in spate following a massive inflow of water from upstream areas.

Traffic and normal life have been disrupted after the river overflowed onto roads and entered residential areas.

Water from the Kim River has inundated the Gaikwadi Road connecting Kosamba to Kim in Surat's Mangrol taluka. The road has been completely closed to traffic after the river's water level rose above the danger mark.

The strong current has made movement on the affected roads extremely hazardous.

Floodwaters have also entered nearby housing societies and residential localities, forcing residents to remain indoors due to waterlogging outs...