AHMEDABAD: Several parts of Saurashtra and South Gujarat were drenched in heavy unseasonal rain over the past 24 hours, with Mahuva in Bhavnagar district receiving the highest rainfall at 195 mm.
According to data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Shihor in Bhavnagar followed with 128 mm, Songadh in Tapi recorded 100 mm, while Jafrabad in Amreli, Una in Gir Somnath, and Umarpada in Surat each received over 90 mm of rainfall. Other areas witnessing significant showers included Sutrapada (79 mm), Rajula (77 mm), Palitana (76 mm), Dediapada (74 mm), Bhavnagar city (72 mm), and Jesar (67 mm).
In total, 152 talukas across Gujarat reported rainfall, with 43 recording more than an inch. Lighter showers were noted in parts of north and central Gujarat, including Mehsana, Patan, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli. While the widespread rain has brought relief from the lingering heat, it has also caused waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Saurashtra.
