MHA released a directive allowing collectors in Gujarat's Mehsana and Anand districts to provide citizenship certificates to applicants under the Citizenship Act of 1955.
Amid all the tragedy, scenes of humanity have emerged where Bajrang Dal volunteers rushed to rescue those who were drowning and managed to save about 170 lives.
A cable bridge over Machhu dam in Morbi district collapsed on Sunday evening. The bridge was closed for renovation a few months back and was reopened to public just a week back.