Gujarat Drenched: Heavy Rainfall Leads to Flooding

Several parts of Gujarat faced heavy rainfall, particularly Umarpada taluka in Surat, which received 347 mm in 4 hours. IMD predicts more heavy rains, causing waterlogging, traffic snarls, and hardships. Gujarat has received 30% of its average monsoon rainfall so far.

Several parts of Gujarat experienced torrential rain on Monday, leaving low-lying areas submerged and disrupting daily life. Standing out, Surat's Umarpada taluka received a staggering 347 millimetres between 6am and 10am.

Data from the State Emergency Response Centre (SEOC) reveals that Gujarat has thus far accumulated 30 percent of its average monsoon rainfall. Ahmedabad was particularly impacted in the afternoon and evening, leading to waterlogged roads and underpasses, causing severe traffic congestion.

Reports indicate that several districts, including Bharuch, Narmada, Panchmahal, Vadodara, and Anand, recorded over 50 mm of rain in a 12-hour span ending at 6pm. Larger figures were noted in areas such as Netrang in Bharuch and Garudeshwar in Narmada, receiving between 100-200 mm. For Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted even heavier rainfall in districts like Surat, Navsari, and Valsad. Over the next five days, Gujarat is bracing for continued heavy to very heavy rainfall.