South Gujarat Drenched as Narmada Receives 118 mm Rain in Two Hours; Ahmedabad on Alert

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of central Gujarat on Friday morning, with Narmada district emerging as the worst-hit region, recording up to 118 mm of rain within just two hours, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gandhinagar. While Ahmedabad remained under a Red Alert and educational institutions stayed closed, the city's rainfall was comparatively lower than that recorded in the state's heaviest-hit districts.

Narmada Records State's Highest Rainfall

Between 6 am and 8 am, Sagbara and Garudeshwar talukas in Narmada district each received 118 mm of rainfall, followed by Nandod (90 mm) and Tilakwada (80 mm). Balasinor in Mahisagar district recorded 67 mm, while Anand taluka received 56 mm during the same period.

Vadodara and Nearby Districts Witness Heavy Showers

Heavy rainfall also lashed several parts of Vadodara district, with Vadodara city recording 50 mm, followed by Dabhoi (34 mm), Sinor (30 mm), Vaghodia (29 mm), Padra (29 mm) and Desar (28 mm). Other districts that witnessed moderate to heavy rain included Chhota Udepur, Kheda, Bharuch, Tapi, Surat and Mahisagar, indicating widespread monsoon activity across central and south Gujarat.

Ahmedabad Under Red Alert, Rainfall Comparatively Lower

Despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Red Alert for Ahmedabad and the district administration declaring a holiday for schools and colleges, the SEOC rainfall data did not place any Ahmedabad taluka among the state's highest rainfall recipients during the 6 am to 8 am period. The most intense rainfall remained concentrated in central Gujarat, particularly Narmada and Vadodara districts.

Authorities continue to monitor the weather situation as forecasts indicate the possibility of further heavy rainfall across parts of Gujarat during the day. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been advised to remain alert and follow official advisories.