Rain Hits 225 Talukas Across Gujarat; Vapi Records 8.58 Inches, Schools Closed In Surat, Navsari
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Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Gujarat over the last 24 hours, with rain reported in 225 talukas across the state. South Gujarat witnessed the most intense spell, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas and disrupting normal life. Vapi recorded the highest rainfall in the state during the period.
IMD Issues Red And Orange Alerts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days. For July 7, a red alert has been issued for Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Bhavnagar. An orange alert is in place for Narmada, Bharuch, and Amreli.
For July 8, an orange alert has been issued for Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Schools Closed In Surat And Navsari
In view of the heavy rain, authorities have announced a holiday for schools under the Surat Municipal Corporation and all municipal areas of the district on Tuesday. The decision regarding schools in rural areas has been left to the respective principals based on local conditions.
In Navsari, all schools and colleges have been declared closed, with academic activities suspended for the day.
Vapi Receives Highest Rainfall
Among the highest rainfall figures recorded across the state, Vapi in Valsad district received 8.58 inches of rain, the highest in Gujarat during the last 24 hours.
Other major rainfall totals included Kamrej with 6.46 inches, Pardi with 6.34 inches, Umargam with 6.26 inches, Ghogha with 6.14 inches, Nanapondha with 5.91 inches, and Kaprada with 5.79 inches.
Low-Lying Areas Waterlogged
Continuous heavy rainfall in several parts of South Gujarat led to waterlogging in many low-lying areas, affecting daily life across the region.
From 10 am to 12 noon on July 7, Surat city, and two other talukas of Surat district were soaked the most, prompting the authorities to shut down the schools as flooding prevailed in parts of Surat for the second consecutive day. Rain was reported in 87 talukas during this duration in Gujarat.
