The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Ahmedabad and several parts of Gujarat after the state was hit by intense rainfall on Saturday morning, coinciding with the celebration of Janmashtami.

Heavy Downpour Since Early Morning

Residents of Ahmedabad woke up to heavy showers, thunder, and lightning as rain lashed the city. Within just two hours, several areas recorded 2 to 3 inches of rainfall, leading to:

• Severe waterlogging in low-lying areas

• Traffic disruptions across major roads

• Closure of underpasses at Mithakhali, Usmanpura, and Akhbar Nagar due to flooding

Areas Affected by Rainfall

The heaviest rainfall was reported in:

• Vastrapur, Naroda, Akhbar Nagar, Memnagar

• SG Highway, CG Road, Paldi, Jamalpur, Khadia

• Lal Darwaja, Bodakdev, Iskcon, Bopal, Ghuma, and Sola

Low-lying zones like Naroda faced serious waterlogging, causing hardships for commuters and residents.

IMD Weather Forecast for Gujarat

According to IMD:

• Widespread heavy rainfall is expected across Gujarat until August 19.

• South Gujarat is likely to see heavy to very heavy downpours.

• Three active weather systems are currently influencing the state, prolonging the rainy spell.

Orange Alert for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

The IMD’s nowcast warning has placed both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar under an orange alert. The alert cautions of intense rainfall spells that may continue throughout the day, urging people to remain vigilant.

Key Takeaways

• Heavy rains disrupt Ahmedabad with 2–3 inches of rainfall in two hours.

• Waterlogging and traffic chaos hit several parts of the city.

• Underpasses closed in Mithakhali, Usmanpura, and Akhbar Nagar.

• Orange alert issued by IMD for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

• South Gujarat expected to face very heavy rainfall till August 19.