Rain Update at 4 pm: Heavy Afternoon Downpour Lashes Ahmedabad Before Easing Up Amid Citywide Red Alert
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A fierce spell of afternoon rain lashed across Ahmedabad on Friday, triggering brief waterlogging and intense downpours across several pockets of the city. However, weather conditions have noticeably receded over the last hour, offering residents a breather even as the city remains on high caution under an active Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The sudden cloudburst hit between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, delivering a citywide average of nearly 24 mm of rain across municipal limits. Central parts of the city—including Kalupur, Asharwa, and Dudheshwar—bore the initial brunt, recording over 24 mm to 33 mm of rainfall between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
As the storm system pushed westward between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, western suburbs experienced sudden, intense downpours. Bopal recorded a sharp 40 mm of rainfall within a single hour, while Thaltej and Science City registered 30.5 mm and 26 mm respectively during the same timeframe.
Top 5 Locations Reporting the Highest Afternoon Rainfall
Location | Zone | Rain between 1 pm & 3 pm (mm)* | Rain between 3 & 4 PM (mm) | Total Afternoon Rain (mm) |
Thaltej | North West | 27.50 | 30.50 | 58.00 |
Science City | North West | 25.50 | 26.00 | 51.50 |
Bodakdev | North West | 24.50 | 24.50 | 49.00 |
Bopal (Bepal) | South West | 8.50 | 40.00 | 48.50 |
Chandlodiya | North West | 33.00 | 9.00 | 42.00 |
*Data for the 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM window reflects the second shift recording period (2:00 PM to 3:00 PM spell) in the official report.
The sharp downpour occurred on a day when all schools, colleges, and educational institutions across Ahmedabad district were ordered closed as a precautionary measure following the IMD's Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Local authorities, including the district collectorate and AMC emergency teams, had urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
While the heavy downpour has tapered off over the past hour, civic authorities remain vigilant. A total of 28 gates at the Vasna Barrage remain open to regulate river inflow and clear runoff from city roads. With official forecasts predicting further spells of heavy weather over the next 24 to 48 hours, disaster management teams continue to monitor low-lying areas closely.
