24 hours rainfall data from across Gujarat; Extremely heavy showers in Saurashtra, South Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat witnessed widespread heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 6 am today, with several talukas in Saurashtra and South Gujarat recording more than 8 inches of rain. According to official data released on August 21, 2025, Mendarda in Junagadh district received the highest rainfall at 13.31 inches (338 mm).

Other talukas that reported very heavy showers include Keshod – 11.22 inches (285 mm), Vanthali – 10.39 inches (264 mm), Porbandar – 10.24 inches (260 mm), Gandevi in Navsari – 9.21 inches (234 mm), and Kaprada in Valsad – 8.27 inches (210 mm). Manavadar in Junagadh recorded 8.23 inches (209 mm), while Chikhli in Navsari saw 8.03 inches (204 mm).

Porbandar district also received significant rain with Kutiyana (6.93 inches/176 mm) and Ranavav (6.69 inches/170 mm). In South Gujarat, Dolvan in Tapi (6.61 inches/168 mm) and Navsari (6.18 inches/157 mm) were among the worst-hit.

Several other talukas across Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Valsad, Bhavnagar, and Kheda districts recorded between 4 to 6 inches of rain, while many parts of central and north Gujarat, including Mahisagar, Bharuch, and Aravalli, reported moderate showers ranging from 2 to 3 inches.

A total of 226 talukas received rainfall in the last 24 hours ending this morning, of which 99 talukas recorded over an inch of rainfall. The heavy downpour has led to rising water levels in rivers and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Authorities have kept flood-control teams, NDRF and SDRF on alert and advised residents in vulnerable regions to remain cautious as more rain is expected in the coming days. DeshGujarat