Ahmeadabad receives 2 inches of rain; figures of downpour across 75 talukas

Ahmeadabad receives 2 inches of rain; figures of downpour across 75 talukas

Gandhinagar: As per the figures available from the State control room, 75 talukas of State received rains in last 24 hours ending at 8 am. Dahegam in Gandhinagar district received highest 71 mm rain. Ahmedabad city received 52 mm rain (around 2 inches) and stood third in the chart.

The city of Ahmedabad started receiving heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning at around 4.20 am and it continued for over an hour. Low lying areas were water logged. Incidents of tree falling were reported. Two gates of Vasna barrage were opened for release of surplus water in river Sabarmati in order to ensure that storm water release catch speed.

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