Gujarat completes 37.42% of average monsoon rainfall; Dwarka gets maximum rain today

July 20, 2024
Gujarat completes 37.42% of average monsoon rainfall; Dwarka gets maximum rain today

Dwarka: According to data from the State Emergency Operation Center, Dwarka has received the highest rainfall in the state today, with up to 6.4 inches of rain from 6 am to 4 am, followed by Junagadh with up to 5.2 inches of rain.

74 talukas of the state have experienced rainfall during this period, with Saurashtra being heavily affected. Areas in Dwarka, Junagadh, and Gir Somnath received between 2.8 and 6.4 inches of rain from 6 am to 4 pm today.

The Union Minister and Porbandar MP Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya arrived in the district to review the flood situation. A review meeting is being held at the District Collector’s office.

While addressing the media Mandaviya said, “Porbandar is my Lok Sabha constituency. Heavy rains have occurred in the last 3 days and due to rains many rivers in Porbandar district have also flooded and due to floods water has entered many houses and due to heavy rains 44 people have been rescued and shifted to safe places. More than 600 people are staying in shelter homes and they are being provided all facilities there. The entire district administration and our public representatives are with the people in this disaster situation and are taking necessary steps.”

In another update, the state has completed 37.42% of its average seasonal rainfall so far. Saurashtra has received the highest amount at 54.58%, followed by Kutch with 50.90% and South Gujarat with 39.95%. Central and North Gujarat have recorded the least, with an average of 23% of the seasonal rainfall.

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As per the district-wise figures, Valsad has received the highest rainfall at 38.61 inches. Other districts in the top five are Navsari at 35.32 inches, Junagadh at 33.56 inches, Devbhoomi Dwarka at 30.66 inches, and Porbandar at 29.46 inches.

Although the rain has somewhat subsided today, several parts of Sauratra remain submerged due to heavy rain over the past two days. In the past 24 hours ending at 6 AM today, 122 talukas received rain, including more than 14 inches in Devbhoomi Dwarka, 10 inches in Porbandar, 8 inches in Keshod, 7 inches in Vanthali, and over 6 inches in Kalyanpur. Additionally, 44 talukas recorded more than 1 inch of rain.

Given the flood situation and the evacuation of some residents, the Red Cross Society and Pioneer Club have set up a community kitchen to provide food packets to those affected. Around 2,000 people will be provided with hot and hygienic meals.DeshGujarat

State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar
06.00 To 16.00 Hrs Descending Talukawise Rainfall (in mm) Date: 20/07/2024
SR. NO. DISTRICT TALUKA 06 TO 08 08 TO 10 10 TO 12 12 TO 14 14 TO 16 TOTAL RAINFALL
1 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Dwarka 20 68 75 0 0 163
2 JUNAGADH Junagadh 37 18 5 65 8 133
3 JUNAGADH Junagadh City 37 18 5 65 8 133
4 GIR SOMNATH Patan-Veraval 14 48 30 25 0 117
5 GIR SOMNATH Talala 1 62 23 8 4 98
6 JUNAGADH Vanthali 51 5 0 26 10 92
7 JUNAGADH Mendarda 0 0 9 64 9 82
8 JUNAGADH Manavadar 27 3 0 3 41 74
9 VALSAD Umbergaon 0 15 0 20 2 37
10 RAJKOT Upleta 0 15 0 3 12 30
11 JUNAGADH Mangrol (JUNAGADH) 1 0 1 15 8 25
12 PORBANDAR Ranavav 4 3 2 0 15 24
13 JUNAGADH Keshod 0 0 4 13 5 22
14 JUNAGADH Maliya Hatina 0 0 0 18 3 21
15 VALSAD Valsad 0 3 10 6 1 20
16 PORBANDAR Porbandar 5 0 2 0 11 18
17 VALSAD Vapi 2 4 1 5 4 16
18 AMRELI Kunkavav Vadia 5 0 2 8 0 15
19 GIR SOMNATH Sutrapada 6 0 4 3 2 15
20 GIR SOMNATH Kodinar 0 0 5 9 0 14
21 RAJKOT Dhoraji 0 3 0 5 5 13
22 JUNAGADH Bhesan 0 13 0 0 0 13
23 BHAVNAGAR Mahuva (BHAVNAGAR) 0 0 13 0 0 13
24 VALSAD Pardi 0 4 0 8 1 13
25 PORBANDAR Kutiyana 1 0 0 0 11 12
26 AMRELI Khambha 0 0 7 0 5 12
27 NAVSARI Chikhli 0 0 7 1 4 12
28 SURAT Chorasi 0 5 6 0 0 11
29 VALSAD Kaprada 5 3 1 0 2 11
30 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Kalyanpur 0 0 0 3 8 11
31 GIR SOMNATH Una 3 0 5 2 1 11
32 BHARUCH Hansot 9 0 0 0 0 9
33 SURAT Kamrej 0 0 0 0 9 9
34 RAJKOT Jetpur 0 1 1 6 0 8
35 AMRELI Rajula 0 2 6 0 0 8
36 NAVSARI Khergam 0 0 2 6 0 8
37 NARMADA Sagbara 5 2 0 0 0 7
38 SURAT Palsana 3 0 2 2 0 7
39 KACHCHH Abdasa 0 0 6 0 0 6
40 RAJKOT Rajkot 0 0 0 0 6 6
41 AMRELI Dhari 0 0 2 0 4 6
42 SURAT Surat City 0 0 5 1 0 6
43 BHARUCH Bharuch 0 5 0 0 0 5
44 SURAT Olpad 1 0 4 0 0 5
45 DANGS Dang-Ahwa 0 0 0 0 5 5
46 VALSAD Dharampur 0 0 5 0 0 5
47 GIR SOMNATH Gir Gadhada 0 0 0 5 0 5
48 BOTAD Gadhada 0 0 0 5 0 5
49 SURENDRANAGAR Muli 0 0 0 0 4 4
50 AMRELI Jafrabad 0 2 2 0 0 4
51 BHAVNAGAR Bhavnagar 0 0 0 0 4 4
52 NAVSARI Navsari 1 0 2 0 1 4
53 ANAND Petlad 1 0 2 0 0 3
54 NARMADA Dediapada 1 2 0 0 0 3
55 BHARUCH Netrang 1 0 0 0 2 3
56 SURAT Bardoli 1 0 0 2 0 3
57 NAVSARI Jalalpore 1 0 2 0 0 3
58 TAPI Valod 2 0 1 0 0 3
59 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Bhanvad 0 0 3 0 0 3
60 RAJKOT Kotda Sangani 0 0 0 0 2 2
61 KHEDA Nadiad 2 0 0 0 0 2
62 KHEDA Vaso 0 0 2 0 0 2
63 NAVSARI Gandevi 0 0 2 0 0 2
64 TAPI Songadh 1 0 1 0 0 2
65 RAJKOT Gondal 1 0 0 0 0 1
66 JAMNAGAR JamJodhpur 0 0 1 0 0 1
67 AMRELI Amreli 0 0 0 0 1 1
68 BHAVNAGAR Gariadhar 0 0 0 1 0 1
69 ANAND Tarapur 0 0 1 0 0 1
70 KHEDA Thasra 1 0 0 0 0 1
71 BHARUCH Jambusar 0 1 0 0 0 1
72 BHARUCH Vagra 0 1 0 0 0 1
73 BHARUCH Anklesvar 0 0 0 0 1 1
74 SURAT Mandvi 1 0 0 0 0 1

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