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Rain brought relief in Delhi-NCR, with more showers forecast for today. However, elsewhere in the country, monsoon fury has claimed 18 lives.

Over 31,000 evacuated so far

Parts of south Gujarat and Kutch-Saurashtra regions received very heavy showers in last 24 hours leaving 14 people dead, while over 31,000 were evacuated so far this rainy season, officials said on Wednesday.

A red alert has been issued by the IMD and heavy showers during the next 24 hours has been predicted in the districts of Saurashtra and south Gujarat.

In a related development, National Democratic Alliances (NDA) Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmus scheduled visit to Gujarat on Wednesday was postponed in view of the rain situation.

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were moved to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast.

A man landed behind bars for allegedly assaulting his common-law spouse and their child.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Nashik district till July 14, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rains.

Seven people died as heavy rain led to flood-like situation in many areas in Gujarat on Monday. Visuals showed rivers in spate, overfowing dams and flooded streets due to torrential rain.

Weather update: Heavy rainfall is expected all across the southern states of India. Maharashtra and Gujarat will experience more showers today.