Ahmedabad: Gujarat has experienced an above-normal monsoon season, recording a total rainfall more than 25% above its long-term average, according to data released on October 29, 2025.

As of 6:00 am on October 29, the cumulative rainfall across the state stood at 1,103.84 mm, which is 125.17% of Gujarat’s seasonal average of 881.84 mm (based on the 1995–2024 average).

Regional Performance Highlights

All five major geographical regions of Gujarat received rainfall exceeding their respective long-term averages:

• Kachchh Region: Registered the highest surplus with 149.54% of its average rainfall, totaling 722.60 mm.

• South Gujarat Region: Recorded 1,946.63 mm, or 130.67% of its average.

• North Gujarat Region: Received 891.80 mm, amounting to 124.07% of its average.

• East Central Gujarat Region: Logged 995.28 mm, or 123.66% of its average.

• Saurashtra Region: Recorded 888.91 mm, equivalent to 118.88% of its average.

Record-Breaking Talukas

Several talukas reported rainfall more than double their long-term averages:

• Mahuva (Bhavnagar): 1,584 mm, or 230.23% of its average.

• Khedbrahma (Sabarkantha): 1,695 mm, or 206.46% of its average.

• Shihor (Bhavnagar): 1,324 mm, or 205.27% of its average.

• Sutrapada (Gir Somnath): 1,884 mm, or 190.11% of its average.

• Lunawada (Mahisagar): 1,401 mm, or 189.32% of its average.

Other talukas with significant surpluses include Rapar in Kachchh (184.72%), Gandhidham in Kachchh (184.26%), and Tharad in Banaskantha (185.75%).

Monthly Rainfall Distribution

The cumulative total built up progressively through the season:

• June 2025: 303.09 mm

• July 2025: 251.84 mm

• August 2025: 245.83 mm

• September 2025: 221.66 mm

• October 2025 (till date): 81.42 mm

Notably, the southwest monsoon withdrew from Gujarat around October 10, but a major portion of October’s rainfall came from the recent downpour caused by a depression over the Arabian Sea. DeshGujarat