July 23, 2025 1:46 PM
Gujarat records 54% seasonal rainfall amid stark regional disparities
The southwest monsoon arrived in Gujarat a week ahead of schedule this year, yet rainfall distribution across the state over the past month and a half has been highly uneven. In the last 24 hours alone, 90 talukas recorded rainfall, with Jalalpore in Navsari district receiving the highest at 5.24 inches. Navsari city saw 4.25 inches, while Mahuva in Surat and Gandevi in Navsari recorded 2.20 and 2.13 inches, respectively. In total, 11 talukas received over 1 inch of rainfall, while 79 talukas r...