Widespread Rainfall Brings Relief and Chaos Across Gujarat

On Sunday, 177 talukas in Gujarat witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall, with Daskroi in Ahmedabad recording the highest — 257 mm in just 12 hours. The downpour led to waterlogging in several areas and a sharp drop in temperature below 30°C across most districts.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Reviews Emergency Measures

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel personally visited the State Emergency Control Room in Gandhinagar to review the situation. He also held telephonic discussions with district collectors from Surendranagar, Patan, Aravalli, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Kheda.

The CM instructed officials to:

• Stay alert and vigilant

• Monitor rainfall impact continuously

• Coordinate closely with the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC)

• Provide timely updates to the administration and public

District-Wise Rainfall Records

Kheda District

• Nadiad: 222 mm

• Mehmedabad: 216 mm

• Matar: 182 mm

• Mahudha: 147 mm

• Vaso: 140 mm

• Kathlal: 135 mm

• Kheda town: 118 mm

Other Key Regions

• Vadgam (Banaskantha): 191 mm

• Modasa (Aravalli): 158 mm

• Talod (Sabarkantha): 135 mm

• Siddhpur (Patan): 131 mm

• Kaprada (Valsad): 125 mm

According to SEOC data, Gujarat has so far received 58.22% of its average monsoon rainfall.

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday.

Weather officials attributed the rainfall to:

• A well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh

• A cyclonic circulation linked to the low-pressure system

• A monsoon trough passing through Bikaner and Kota

• An off-shore trough along Gujarat to north Kerala coasts

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Gujarat till July 31.

Ahmedabad Witnesses Heavy Rain and Waterlogging

In Ahmedabad, Vatva in the South Zone received the highest rainfall of 147.5 mm between 6 am and 4 pm, followed by Ramol in the East Zone with 119.5 mm.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) reported:

• 25 waterlogging complaints, with 10 from the South Zone,

• 6 from the East Zone, and

• 4 each from the North-West and South-West Zones.

Some underpasses, including Mithakali, were temporarily closed for traffic due to waterlogging.

Zone-Wise Rainfall in Ahmedabad

• South Zone: 127.25 mm (highest)

• Southwest Zone: 59.8 mm

• East Zone: 54 mm

• West Zone (Vasna): 88.5 mm

• Maninagar (South Zone): 107 mm

• North Zone: 17.17 mm (lowest)

The city recorded an average of 51.59 mm rainfall on Sunday.

Drop in Temperatures Across Gujarat

With the widespread rainfall, day temperatures dipped significantly:

• Ahmedabad: 27.3°C

• Gandhinagar: 27.8°C

• Surendranagar: 28.3°C

• Deesa: 29.4°C

• Vadodara & Rajkot: 29.4°C & 29.5°C

• Dwarka: 29.9°C

• Keshod: 29.1°C

• Naliya & Kandla Airport: Highest at 32°C

Conclusion: Gujarat on High Alert

With continuous heavy rainfall forecast till July 31, the state administration remains on high alert. The orange alert issued by IMD highlights the risk of further flooding and disruptions, urging citizens to remain cautious and follow official advisories.