Monday brings relief from rain for Ahmedabad and Chhota Udepur

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad takes a breath of relief on Monday with only 36 mm rain till 4 PM after a hectic Sunday evening downpour of 219 mm that sunk the city.

The water has receded from most of the city’s roads, providing relief to the public and the administration.

Only 39 mm rainfall was recorded in Chhota Udepur today, which saw a flood-like situation due to over 19-inch rain yesterday.

After disrupting human life in Kutch and central Gujarat yesterday, clouds have shifted their focus on South Gujarat since Monday morning.

As per reports, Dediapada of Narmada District has received a total rainfall of 442 mm in 10 hours from 6 AM to 4 PM. Umarpada in the Surat district received 345 mm of rain till now.

Kaprada, Dharampur, Vapi, Umergam in Valsad, Tilakwada, Nandod, Sagbara, Garudeshwar in Narmada, Dang, Tapi and Surat District are the areas which have received more than 100 mm of rain in 10 hours until 4 PM today.

According to the weather department, heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur in the Dang, Navsari and Valsad districts in south Gujarat within the next five days. DeshGujarat