Rain Exposes Civic Gaps as Waterlogging, Road Cave-in Reported Across Ahmedabad

Although Ahmedabad has been witnessing a rainy spell over the past three to four days, the city has not yet received the heavy downpour suggested by the dark monsoon clouds. Light to moderate rain began around 10 am on Tuesday, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature across several parts of the city.

The highest rainfall was recorded in Kathwada, which received 28.5 mm (1.12 inches) of rain. Other areas, including Maktampura, Nikol, Kotarpur, Chandkheda, Hanspura, Viratnagar, Ramol-Bakrol, Memco, Usmanpura and Lambha, also received rainfall.

Despite receiving less than an inch of rain in most locations, several parts of Ahmedabad reported waterlogging. Roads in Sarkhej, Sabarmati, Paldi, Gota, Chandlodia, Thaltej and Viratnagar were inundated, disrupting traffic movement. Another road subsidence was reported in Thaltej, where residents complained of a section of the road sinking after the rainfall. Meanwhile, a balcony of a dilapidated residential block collapsed in Vasant Rajab Nagar, Behrampura. No injuries were reported, but the incident has once again raised concerns over the safety of ageing buildings during the monsoon.

In a separate incident, an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) garbage dumper got trapped after a major road cave-in developed opposite the APMC Market near Vaishali Township in the Vasna area.

Dumper trapped as road gives way

According to civic officials, the rear portion of the garbage dumper became lodged after the road surface suddenly collapsed beneath the vehicle.

No injuries were reported, but the incident led to traffic congestion as authorities diverted vehicles away from the affected stretch.

The stranded dumper remained trapped while civic teams assessed the extent of the damage and began recovery operations.

Preliminary findings suggest the cave-in may have been caused by the failure of a 900-mm diameter underground pipeline, which is believed to have created a void beneath the road surface.

Officials said the exact cause would be determined only after a detailed technical inspection of the damaged underground utility.

Gota Railway Bridge Faces Annual Waterlogging, Residents Demand Permanent Solution

The road beneath the Gota Railway Bridge continues to remain in poor condition, with large sections washed away and severe waterlogging reported during the monsoon. According to local resident Ankit Patel, the issue recurs every year despite repeated complaints to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Residents have urged the civic body to reconstruct the damaged road and implement a permanent drainage solution. Patel said the situation is relatively manageable because rainfall has been limited so far, but warned that heavier showers would make the underpass impassable.

Rainfall recorded Across Ahmedabad