Dhrangadhra Records 175 mm Rainfall as Heavy Showers Lash Gujarat
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Gujarat on Saturday, with Dhrangadhra in Surendranagar district recording the highest rainfall of 175 mm between 6 am and 2 pm, followed by Wadhwan (157 mm) and Morbi taluka (134 mm), according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).
Surendranagar, Morbi Receive Heaviest Rain
The highest rainfall recorded across the state between 6 am and 2 pm was:
- Dhrangadhra (Surendranagar): 175 mm
- Wadhwan (Surendranagar): 157 mm
- Morbi: 134 mm
- Halvad (Morbi): 125 mm
- Lakhtar (Surendranagar): 114 mm
- Tankara (Morbi): 108 mm
- Maliya (Morbi): 107 mm
- Tilakwada (Narmada): 104 mm
Other Areas Receive Significant Rain
Other talukas reporting heavy rainfall included Muli (93 mm), Chuda (93 mm), Garudeshwar (82 mm), Kathlal (73 mm), Nandod (73 mm), Olpad (66 mm), Kapadvanj (65 mm), Thangadh (65 mm), Chotila (59 mm) and Sayla (58 mm).
In Ahmedabad district, Viramgam received 27 mm, followed by Dhandhuka (15 mm), Daskroi (8 mm), Ahmedabad City (8 mm), Dholka (6 mm), Mandal (3 mm), Dholera (2 mm) and Bavla (1 mm).
Rainfall Monitoring Continues
The rainfall data covers the period from 6 am to 2 pm on August 1 and reflects widespread monsoon activity across several districts, particularly Surendranagar, Morbi and parts of central Gujarat. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as heavy rainfall persists in many parts of the state.
