Ahmedabad Rains

Ahmedabad witnessed heavy rainfall after 12.30 pm today, resulting in waterlogging in several areas. An average of three inches of rain fell in just four hours in various parts of the city.

This resulted in five underpasses in the city to be closed for the safety of motorists. Extensive waterlogging was reported in all the areas, spanning from east to west.

In the western part of the city, the heaviest rainfall was recorded in Gota, Science City, Chandlodia, Narol, and Ghatlodia. In addition, an average of four inches of rain fell in areas spanning Bopal, Ghuma, Shela, Vejalpur, Juhapura, and Chandkheda.

In the eastern part of the city, an average of five inches of rain fell in areas such as Kalupur, Dariapur, Maninagar, Narol, Vatva, and Naroda.

Even after 6 pm, water had not receded due to the slow, incessant precipitation in almost all parts of Ahmedabad. Basement parking and ground-level construction faced the wrath of the inundation.

Heavy rains and waterlogging severely reduced visibility on the city’s SG Highway, causing major troubles for many motorists.

Two BRTS buses also got stuck in a pothole due to the waterlogged road in Gota. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident.

Underpasses in Akhbarnagar, Gota, Mithakhali, Makarba, and Tragad were shut down following the heavy rains.

A major dip in temperature was observed as the mercury dropped by 4° C when rain arrived in the city in the afternoon. The maximum temperature recorded in the city this morning was 31° C, which plummeted to 27° C by around 3 pm.

As per the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast, heavy rains with thunderstorms are likely to continue tonight in the city.

Winds as fast as 50 kmph to 60 kmph are likely to blow during the night.