Several parts of Gujarat received heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, with showers reported in 148 talukas across the state. The highest rainfall was recorded in Umarpada, Surat district, which received 7.5 inches, followed by Idar in Sabarkantha with 6 inches and Meghraj in Aravalli with 5 inches.
Several other areas also saw significant downpours – Dehgam in Gandhinagar received 4 inches, Kwant in Chhota Udepur 3.5 inches, while Devgadhbaria (Dahod), Vyara (Tapi), and Jetpur Pavi (Chhota Udepur) each recorded around 3 inches.
According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 20 talukas reported between 2 and 2.5 inches of rainfall, while 30 talukas received between 1 and 2.5 inches.
More than an inch of rain was recorded in 41 talukas, including Dediapada (Narmada), Uchhal (Tapi), Shehra (Panchmahal), Subir-Ahwa (Dang), Vijaynagar (Sabarkantha), Mandvi (Surat), Dolvan (Tapi), and Vaso (Kheda). Meanwhile, 91 talukas registered less than an inch.
Heavy showers were particularly concentrated in Saurashtra, as well as North and South Gujarat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in several parts of Gujarat until September 3.
This monsoon season, Gujarat has seen uneven but above-normal rainfall, with intermittent heavy spells since June. South Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra have witnessed some of the heaviest showers, including cloudburst-like events, while north and central Gujarat have received moderate to heavy rainfall in phases.
SEOC data show that most districts have already crossed 70-80 per cent of their seasonal average by late August, with some talukas surpassing their annual quota due to back-to-back downpours. While more than 90 talukas received less than an inch in this round, major pockets such as Surat, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, and Chhota Udepur recorded exceptionally high rainfall, keeping reservoirs well-stocked and easing agricultural concerns, though localised flooding has been reported in low-lying areas.
(IANS)
