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Ahmedabad witnessed intense rainfall on Wednesday morning, with the city's western and south-western localities recording the highest precipitation, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions and the closure of multiple underpasses.
1) Akhbarnagar
2) Makaraba
3) Mithakhali
4) Kubernagar
5) Parimal
6) sahibaug Underpass
7) Jalaram Underpass
8) Daxini Underpass Maninagar 8.15 PM
9) Usmanpura Underpass closed 8.33 PM
10) Kaligaam Demo underpass clossed 9.20 pM
11)lc-20 Vstrapur Closed
12) LC 22 Vejalpur closed 9.25 pm
13) LC 1C Chandkheda Closed 9.06 pm
14) LC 03 Chandkheda Closed 8.00 pm
15) GST Ranip Closed 9.40 pm
16) Nirnayay nagar Closed 8.05 pm
Bakrol: 11.20 inches
Bopal: 9.65 inches
Sarkhej Urban Health: 9.49 inches
Sarkhej: 9.17 inches
Jodhpur: 9.17 inches
Jodhpur Zonal: 8.92 inches
Maktampura: 8.56 inches
Bodakdev: 8.41 inches
Thaltej: 7.68 inches
Science City: 7.58 inches
A wall surrounding Ambli Talav in Ahmedabad collapsed owing to heavy rains throughout the day.
Three cars parked near the wall got stuck after the incident.
Gujarat Chief Minister's convoy was briefly caught in traffic near Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad. To clear the way, traffic police opened a normally closed road cut near the mall, allowing the Chief Minister's convoy to pass a
A wall collapsed near Devpriya Bungalow, Agrawal Tower in Jodhpur, damaging four cars, one tempo and one auto-rickshaw. Auto rickshaw driver injured.
With water inflow increasing at the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, a significant quantity of water is being released into the river.
According to the latest information, as of 3:00 pm today, the water level at the Vasna Barrage stood at 124.50 feet. In view of the rising inflow, 20 gates of the barrage have been opened.
Gates 8 to 13, 16 to 28, and Gate 29 have been opened up to 4 feet, releasing 5,578 cusecs of water into the Sabarmati River. Meanwhile, the Fatewadi Canal remains closed, with no water being diverted through it.
At present, there is no direct inflow of water from the NMC, Sant Sarovar, or Dharoi Dam.
With the discharge into the Sabarmati increasing, authorities have advised officials in low-lying areas along the riverbank and nearby villages to remain on alert.
A tree fell on the Sanand–Nalsarovar Road following heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic in the area. Authorities have been informed, and efforts are underway to clear the fallen tree and restore normal vehicular movement.
In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to suspend academic activities in all schools and colleges across the city on Friday, July 24, 2026, as a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of students.
The AMC has also appealed to citizens to exercise caution during the rainy conditions and refrain from believing or spreading rumours.
Following heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad, a school bus carrying students of A-One School became stranded in rainwater near Bakery City in the Vejalpur area.
Upon receiving information about the incident, rescue teams immediately launched a rescue operation. All students on board the bus were safely evacuated and shifted to a secure location.
The safety of the students was given the highest priority during the operation. Thanks to the prompt and coordinated response, all students were rescued safely without any reported injuries.
Two Volvo became stranded after getting auto-locked due to heavy rainfall near the end of the bridge adjacent to Palladium Mall on SG Road in Ahmedabad.
The Ahmedabad City Police moved both Vehicles to the roadside, following which traffic movement was restored in the area.
A tree fell in the Sola area, though no injuries were immediately reported.
Authorities continue to monitor waterlogging and are gradually reopening roads and underpasses as conditions improve. Citizens have been advised to remain cautious and follow official traffic advisories as intermittent heavy showers are expected to continue.
Amid heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging across Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the District Education Officer (DEO), Ahmedabad City, has authorised schools to take a decision on declaring a holiday to ensure students' safety.
In a communication issued to the managements and principals of all government, grant-in-aid and non-grant schools, the DEO stated that several parts of the city have witnessed waterlogging due to the intense rain. Considering the safety and convenience of students, schools have been asked to take an appropriate decision on declaring a holiday, depending on local conditions.
The DEO has also directed schools to inform the concerned Beat Education Inspector about the decision taken. The advisory comes as torrential rain has disrupted normal life in Ahmedabad, with waterlogging reported at multiple locations and several underpasses closed.
| Area | Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Sarkhej | 150.00 mm |
| Bopal | 149.50 mm |
| Jodhpur Zonal | 146.50 mm |
| Jodhpur | 145.50 mm |
| Bodakdev | 142.00 mm |
| Sarkhej Urban Health Centre | 130.50 mm |
| Thaltej | 130.50 mm |
| Science City | 127.50 mm |
| Memnagar | 124.50 mm |
| Maktampura | 123.00 mm |
| Vasna | 103.50 mm |
| Navrangpura | 100.50 mm |
| Chandlodia | 91.00 mm |
| Usmanpura | 90.50 mm |
| Tagore Control | 88.50 mm |
| Ranip | 87.00 mm |
| Gota | 84.00 mm |
| Ognaj | 82.50 mm |
| Dudheshwar | 77.00 mm |
| Municipal Corporation (Danapith) | 72.50 mm |
| Bakrol | 69.00 mm |
| Kalupur | 65.00 mm |
| Motera | 57.00 mm |
| Lambha | 56.50 mm |
| Maninagar | 53.00 mm |
| Chandkheda | 48.00 mm |
| Vatva | 44.50 mm |
| Asarwa | 31.50 mm |
| Indrapuri | 29.50 mm |
| Chakudiya | 27.50 mm |
| Ramol | 27.50 mm |
| Viratnagar | 16.00 mm |
| Memco | 15.50 mm |
| Odhav | 14.50 mm |
| Vastral | 13.00 mm |
| Nikol | 10.50 mm |
| Hanspura | 10.50 mm |
| Naroda | 10.00 mm |
| Odhav Drainage Pumping Station | 9.50 mm |
| Kotarpur | 8.00 mm |
| Kathwada | 6.50 mm |
| Sardarnagar | 6.50 mm |
| City Average | 65.36 mm |
According to the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, teams responded to several rain-related emergencies across the city:
10 calls related to fallen trees.
2 calls reporting partial wall collapses.
8 fire-related emergency calls, including:
1 incident at an industrial unit in Shahpur.
7 incidents involving short circuits in electricity poles, reportedly caused by the heavy rain.
No casualties were immediately reported in these incidents.
As of 11:50 am , waterlogging was reported at 15 BRTS locations across Ahmedabad, affecting multiple zones of the city. The worst-hit stretches include Hanumanpura BRTS, Akhbarnagar Underpass, Shahibaug Underpass, Juna Vadaj, Memnagar BRTS, Manekbaug BRTS, Karnavati Club BRTS, Sarkhej Circle, Swaminarayan College BRTS, Chhipa Society BRTS, Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS, Science City Approach BRTS, Arvind Mill BRTS, Mukesh Industries BRTS and Parshwanath Jain Mandir Service Road. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid these routes and use alternative roads until water recedes.
Ahmedabad received 99 mm of rainfall in last 40 minutes, intensifying flooding across the city. The Vasna Barrage water level rose to 131.75 ft, prompting authorities to release water and gradually bring the level down to 127 ft.
* Makarba Underpass closed for traffic at 10.10 am.
* Akhbarnagar Underpass closed at 10.17 am.
* Mithakhali Underpass closed at 10.21 am.
* Parimal Underpass closed at 10.55 am.
* Shahibaug Underpass closed due to flooding.
* Jalaram Underpass closed.
* Usmanpura Underpass was partially closed at 11.03 am, with traffic initially allowed from one side before restrictions were tightened.
* Heavy rain lashed Ahmedabad on Thursday morning, triggering widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions and flooding in several low-lying areas across the city.
* Sabarmati river level touched around 129 feet, prompting authorities to coordinate with the Irrigation Department to reduce the water level to 127 feet.
* Six gates of the Vasna Barrage were opened to facilitate the discharge of excess water following the rise in the river level.
* Waist-deep water accumulated near the Makarba Police Headquarters, forcing authorities to stop vehicular movement on adjoining roads.
* Manekbag crossroads witnessed severe waterlogging, affecting traffic movement.
* Sterling City, Sectors A and B, Bopal, remained completely inundated following the morning showers.
* Residents reported that rainwater entered several bungalows, forcing families to shift household belongings to safer places.
* In several houses, sewage water reportedly backed up into bathrooms, creating sanitation concerns.
* Parked cars in residential societies were submerged, with water entering several vehicles.
* Knee-deep water accumulated near TRP Mall in Bopal, disrupting vehicular movement.
Road safety concerns
* Residents alleged that drainage pipes protruding from waterlogged roads caused several two-wheeler riders to skid and fall.
* Local residents reportedly removed some of the exposed pipes to prevent further accidents.
* Residents alleged that drainage pipes protruding from waterlogged roads caused several two-wheeler riders to skid and fall.
* Local residents reportedly removed some of the exposed pipes to prevent further accidents.
Civic infrastructure under scrutiny
* Municipal teams monitored Ropda Lake stormwater drain inlet and the Chandola outlet as heavy runoff entered the drainage network.
* Opposition leaders criticised the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's pre-monsoon preparedness, alleging that:
Large parts of the city were inundated despite only moderate rainfall. Claims of desilting stormwater drains and catch pits had failed to translate into ground-level improvements.
Sewage backflow into residential areas indicated shortcomings in drainage maintenance.
* Traffic police appealed to commuters to avoid waterlogged roads and closed underpasses.
* Motorists were advised to follow official diversion routes and exercise caution as rainfall continued across Ahmedabad.
* Emergency response teams remained deployed to clear waterlogging and restore normal traffic movement in affected areas.
