If you live in a flood-prone area, consider using these five cars with the highest fording capabilities

Hyderabad: Rains have wreaked havoc in many states of the country, including Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Many areas are affected by floods. The floods have caused major damage in several areas and many houses and cars have been washed away.

If you live in a flood-prone area and are desperate to cross the flooded roads, here are some SUVs that have excellent fording capabilities. Here are the top five SUVs that can help you cross flooded roads.

The Land Rover Defender is the most fordable of all the cars sold in India. The Defender is sold with an impressive wading depth of 900mm, which allows the SUV to venture into deep terrain with ease. The SUV also has a 4×4 system that makes it capable of even the most dangerous off-road driving.

The road presence of the huge Jeep Wrangler is something to behold. Moreover, the SUV has an impressive wading depth of 760 mm. The Jeep Wrangler is second on the list. The SUV comes with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine and off-road features as standard. It is designed for off-road driving, so you can drive through water-filled areas with ease.

One of the SUVs that is popular for its luxury and performance is the Toyota Fortuner. The Fortuner's fording ability is 700 mm, which is the same as the Force Gurkha. Diesel and petrol engines are available in Fortuner 4×2 and 4×4 versions. The Toyota Fortuner's rugged design and base make it suitable for off-road driving as well as crossing flooded areas.

Force Gurkha, known for its rugged looks and powerful performance, is also considered ideal for off-road driving and driving through flooded areas. It has a wading ability that is 50 mm higher than Mahindra Thar which has 700 mm. Such wading ability is available at a very low price, which is quite attractive. This capacity makes it able to navigate flooded roads with ease.

At the fifth position is a domestic SUV called Mahindra Thar. Compared to the other cars mentioned above, this SUV has the least wading depth. The company has credited it with a wading depth of up to 650 mm, which is quite an achievement. With this performance, this SUV becomes the favorite for both on-road and off-road driving.