Heavy rains lash Ahmedabad, parts of Gujarat

Ahmedabad witnessed a heavy downpour this evening, along with most parts of the state receiving rainfall.

Areas of the city like Sarkhej, Prahladnagar, Iskcon, Bopal, Gota, SG Highway, and many others were inundated due to the rain. The downpour also led to traffic jams on SG Highway.

Rains were recorded in Sarkhej, Prahladnagar, Iskcon, Bopal, Gota, Sindhu Bhavan, Nehrunagar, Ghatlodia, Ranip, Vejalpur, Vaishnodevi, Law Garden, Jamalpur, Anjali crossroads, Parimal Garden, Memnagar, Shastrinagar, Paldi, Narol, and SG Highway.

Rains were recorded in ten districts of Gujarat today, with the highest, 4 inches, in Amreli’s Savarkundla. Moreover, in the last 24 hours, 114 talukas received rains, with the highest recorded in Sabarkantha’s Poshina.

As per weather experts, heavy rains are expected in many parts of Gujarat from starting July 8 to 12. A flood-like situation could also arise in some areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in the state in the next 5 days. Heavy to very heavy rains are predicted in Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra-Nagar Haveli.

Regions like Saurashtra, South West and North Gujarat will also receive heavy precipitation. Notably, Central Gujarat. Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, and Surendranagar, among other regions, will receive moderate rainfall.