Gujarat Drenched by Torrential Rains as Ambika Records Massive 24 Inches in 24 Hours
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Gujarat witnessed one of its wettest days of the 2026 monsoon on July 31, as an IMD Red Alert coincided with widespread torrential rainfall across the state. Several districts in South and Central Gujarat were inundated, while Ahmedabad also experienced an intense spell of rain from Friday evening through late night, leading to widespread waterlogging.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, rainfall was recorded across all 255 talukas, with several receiving extremely heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall.
Ambika Tops the State with 24.06 Inches
Surat district's Ambika taluka emerged as the wettest location in Gujarat, receiving a staggering 611 mm (24.06 inches) of rain in just 24 hours.
Three talukas crossed the 16-inch mark, while nine talukas recorded more than 10 inches of rainfall, highlighting the intensity of the weather system.
Wettest Talukas in Gujarat (24-Hour Rainfall: July 31 – August 1, 2026)
Rank | Taluka | District | Rainfall (mm) | Rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ambika | Surat | 611 | 24.06 |
2 | Dolvan | Tapi | 425 | 16.73 |
3 | Vaso | Kheda | 416 | 16.38 |
4 | Vansada | Navsari | 413 | 16.26 |
5 | Umarpada | Surat | 373 | 14.69 |
6 | Nadiad | Kheda | 341 | 13.43 |
7 | Netrang | Bharuch | 331 | 13.03 |
8 | Dharampur | Valsad | 280 | 11.02 |
9 | Vaghai | Dang | 278 | 10.94 |
10 | Mangrol | Surat | 272 | 10.71 |
11 | Anand | Anand | 271 | 10.67 |
12 | Subir | Dang | 260 | 10.24 |
13 | Khambhat | Anand | 258 | 10.16 |
Districts Hit the Hardest
The heaviest rainfall was concentrated across southern and central Gujarat, particularly in:
- Surat
- Tapi
- Kheda
- Navsari
- Bharuch
- Valsad
- Dang
- Anand
- Narmada
Multiple talukas in these districts received rainfall well above the "very heavy" category, causing flooding, overflowing rivers and severe waterlogging.
Ahmedabad Sees Intense Overnight Spell
Although South Gujarat bore the brunt of the downpour, Ahmedabad also experienced a dramatic change in weather on Friday evening. Heavy rain lashed the city late into the night, triggering waterlogging in several areas. As per the official rainfall data, Ahmedabad City recorded 76 mm (2.99 inches) during the 24-hour period, while Dhandhuka received 109 mm (4.29 inches) and Detroj-Rampura recorded 108 mm (4.25 inches).
A Day of Flooding Across Gujarat
The widespread rainfall left roads submerged, low-lying areas flooded and rivers swelling across several districts. With heavy rain reported from every taluka in the state, July 31 stands out as one of the most intense monsoon days Gujarat has experienced in 2026.
