Heavy rains lash Dhandhuka, 1.5 inches recorded in Ahmedabad district

After a prolonged dry spell, monsoon activity intensified once again in Ahmedabad district, with Dhandhuka taluka witnessing heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Friday. The sudden change in weather brought much-needed relief from the heat and humidity while boosting optimism among farmers.

According to local reports, Unchdi village in Dhandhuka received around 1.5 inches of rainfall along with gusty winds. The intense downpour inundated several roads, with waterlogging reported in low-lying areas and village streets resembling streams.

Heavy rain reported in several villages

Apart from Unchdi, widespread rainfall was reported from several villages in Dhandhuka taluka, including Chandarva, Unchdi Salasar, Bajarda, Sarval and Zanzarka. These areas witnessed moderate to heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.

Waterlogging in fields, relief from heat

The heavy rainfall led to water accumulation in low-lying areas and agricultural fields. While the fresh spell of rain is expected to benefit standing crops in many parts of the district, excessive waterlogging has raised concerns among some farmers.

The rainfall has, however, brought significant relief from the sweltering weather, with temperatures dropping across the region after days of humid conditions.

The latest spell comes as monsoon activity picks up across Gujarat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting further light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the state over the coming days.