Saurashtra witnesses heavy rains of up to 22 inches since Thursday; Porbandar, Dwarka top the chart

July 19, 2024
Gujarat Saurastra

Porbandar: The Relief Commissioner of the State Alok Pandey today evening informed that 10 teams of NDRF and 20 teams of SDRF are deployed in addition to 5 reserved teams of NDRF. 45 persons are rescued, while 398 are shifted. 57 villages are affected by heavy rains in last 24 hours. 9 State highways, 174 panchayat roads and other 26 roads – total 209 roads are affected. Power cut occured in 359 villages, of which 314 witnessed restored power.

The Saurashtra region of Gujarat has witnessed up to 22 inches of rain since Thursday. The Porbandar and Dwarka districts have been battered by heavy downpours. In the last 36 hours, both districts have received up to 22.24 inches of rain.

Today, Dwarka taluka in the Devbhoomi Dwarka district recorded 11.96 inches of rain over a 12-hour period starting from 6 a.m. Meanwhile, Porbandar received 8.46 inches of rain during the same period.

In the last 24 hours, ending at 6 a.m. today, Porbandar district received up to 13.7 inches of rain, and Dwarka witnessed 10.27 inches of rain.

Dwarka, Porbandar, Keshod, Vanthali, and Umbergaon are the top five talukas in the state that have experienced heavy rain so far, with two located in Junagadh district and one each in Valsad, Porbandar, and Dwarka. All these five talukas have received between 6 inches and 11.9 inches of rain by 6 p.m.

As of 6 p.m. today, a total of 103 talukas in the state have experienced rain.

 

State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar
06.00 To 18.00 Hrs Descending Talukawise Rainfall (in mm) Date: 19/07/2024
SR. NO. DISTRICT TALUKA 06 TO 08 08 TO 10 10 TO 12 12 TO 14 14 TO 16 16 TO 18 TOTAL RAINFALL
1 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Dwarka 0 0 12 12 50 230 304
2 PORBANDAR Porbandar 73 22 0 25 75 20 215
3 JUNAGADH Keshod 83 36 8 34 51 0 212
4 JUNAGADH Vanthali 81 52 14 2 30 0 179
5 VALSAD Umbergaon 0 17 50 73 11 5 156
6 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Kalyanpur 32 0 3 16 61 39 151
7 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Khambhalia 45 0 38 4 0 27 114
8 VALSAD Valsad 20 0 23 47 12 0 102
9 VALSAD Pardi 7 0 23 23 15 25 93
10 JUNAGADH Mendarda 62 12 3 1 14 0 92
11 PORBANDAR Ranavav 4 30 1 14 23 19 91
12 JAMNAGAR Kalavad 0 10 0 36 10 30 86
13 JUNAGADH Junagadh 10 60 7 0 7 0 84
14 JUNAGADH Junagadh City 10 60 7 0 7 0 84
15 VALSAD Vapi 6 7 23 12 17 18 83
16 JUNAGADH Maliya Hatina 0 53 12 12 0 0 77
17 RAJKOT Upleta 0 25 40 0 9 2 76
18 JUNAGADH Bhesan 17 46 0 0 0 0 63
19 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Bhanvad 5 50 1 4 0 0 60
20 RAJKOT Jamkandorna 2 12 45 0 0 0 59
21 JAMNAGAR Jodiya 33 0 0 0 0 18 51
22 NAVSARI Navsari 9 13 0 6 19 3 50
23 NAVSARI Jalalpore 13 7 0 3 24 3 50
24 KACHCHH Anjar 0 0 0 8 39 2 49
25 JUNAGADH Manavadar 0 16 3 4 26 0 49
26 JUNAGADH Mangrol (JUNAGADH) 10 20 13 0 0 0 43
27 GIR SOMNATH Talala 18 9 5 9 0 0 41
28 NAVSARI Khergam 2 0 11 11 14 2 40
29 GIR SOMNATH Patan-Veraval 2 15 22 0 0 0 39
30 VALSAD Dharampur 4 0 9 5 11 6 35
31 JAMNAGAR Lalpur 0 13 18 1 0 1 33
32 NAVSARI Chikhli 2 0 0 4 26 0 32
33 TAPI Dolvan 0 0 0 4 8 15 27
34 JAMNAGAR Jamnagar 0 16 0 0 0 10 26
35 NAVSARI Gandevi 1 0 0 0 25 0 26
36 VALSAD Kaprada 0 5 10 3 0 8 26
37 SURAT Palsana 6 8 2 0 2 6 24
38 KACHCHH Nakhatrana 12 0 0 0 0 11 23
39 GIR SOMNATH Sutrapada 11 1 11 0 0 0 23
40 JAMNAGAR JamJodhpur 0 0 11 10 0 0 21
41 GIR SOMNATH Kodinar 0 2 11 8 0 0 21
42 RAJKOT Dhoraji 0 5 15 0 0 0 20
43 PORBANDAR Kutiyana 1 4 5 2 4 3 19
44 SURENDRANAGAR Chuda 0 0 0 0 0 18 18
45 GIR SOMNATH Gir Gadhada 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
46 KACHCHH Bhuj 5 0 0 0 12 0 17
47 KACHCHH Mundra 0 0 0 16 0 0 16
48 SURAT Kamrej 0 0 16 0 0 0 16
49 NAVSARI Vansada 0 0 3 11 0 2 16
50 JAMNAGAR Dhrol 8 0 0 0 7 0 15
51 ANAND Khambhat 0 0 0 0 10 2 12
52 SURAT Bardoli 0 8 0 0 1 3 12
53 TAPI Nizar 0 0 0 0 7 5 12
54 MORBI Maliya 0 0 0 0 12 0 12
55 RAJKOT Jetpur 0 5 6 0 0 0 11
56 JUNAGADH Visavadar 3 8 0 0 0 0 11
57 TAPI Kukarmunda 0 0 0 0 3 7 10
58 MORBI Tankara 0 0 0 10 0 0 10
59 BOTAD Botad 0 0 0 0 1 9 10
60 AMRELI Amreli 2 3 0 0 4 0 9
61 BHAVNAGAR Sihor 0 0 0 0 0 9 9
62 SURAT Umarpada 0 5 4 0 0 0 9
63 RAJKOT Kotda Sangani 0 0 8 0 0 0 8
64 SURAT Mangrol 2 4 2 0 0 0 8
65 SURAT Surat City 0 2 5 0 1 0 8
66 SURAT Chorasi 0 4 2 0 2 0 8
67 DANGS Vaghai 0 0 2 6 0 0 8
68 KACHCHH Gandhidham 0 0 0 0 7 0 7
69 NARMADA Sagbara 0 2 2 0 3 0 7
70 KACHCHH Abdasa 0 0 0 0 6 0 6
71 BHAVNAGAR Mahuva (BHAVNAGAR) 0 0 2 2 2 0 6
72 ANAND Petlad 0 0 0 0 1 5 6
73 NARMADA Dediapada 2 0 1 0 2 1 6
74 DANGS Subir 0 0 0 4 2 0 6
75 TAPI Vyara 0 0 0 1 1 4 6
76 TAPI Valod 1 1 0 0 0 4 6
77 GIR SOMNATH Una 0 3 1 0 2 0 6
78 RAJKOT Gondal 0 5 0 0 0 0 5
79 AMRELI Kunkavav Vadia 0 3 2 0 0 0 5
80 SURAT Mahuva 0 2 0 0 3 0 5
81 DANGS Dang-Ahwa 0 0 2 2 1 0 5
82 BOTAD Ranpur 0 0 0 1 2 1 4
83 AMRELI Bagasara 0 3 0 0 0 0 3
84 AMRELI Dhari 0 0 0 0 3 0 3
85 AMRELI Rajula 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
86 BHAVNAGAR Palitana 0 0 0 0 3 0 3
87 BHAVNAGAR Talaja 0 3 0 0 0 0 3
88 KHEDA Nadiad 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
89 BHARUCH Valia 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
90 SURENDRANAGAR Chotila 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
91 AMRELI Savar Kundla 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
92 ANAND Borsad 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
93 BHARUCH Jhagadia 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
94 BHARUCH Netrang 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
95 SURAT Mandvi 0 1 0 0 1 0 2
96 TAPI Songadh 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
97 AMRELI Lilia 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
98 ANAND Tarapur 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
99 KHEDA Thasra 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
100 BHARUCH Jambusar 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
101 SURAT Olpad 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
102 MORBI Morbi 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
103 MORBI Wankaner 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

During the last 24 hours, which ended today at 6 a.m., Porbandar reported the highest rainfall, with just over 13.7 inches of rain. In the same 24-hour period, Devbhumi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, and Junagadh districts also experienced rain ranging from 7.4 to 10 inches.

Rainfall has been recorded in 108 talukas of the state in the last 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. today. The highest rainfall was in Porbandar, followed by 10.2 inches in Kalyanpur, 9.4 inches in Ranavav, 7.5 inches in Patan-Veraval, and 7.4 inches in Keshod. A total of 10 talukas received over 5 inches of rain on Thursday.

Due to the incessant heavy rains, several trains running from Porbandar are affected by waterlogging in the Porbandar-Kanalus section. Approximately 250 passengers were transferred from Bhanvad to Porbandar by bus with the assistance of the local administration. Additionally, Western Railway is made arrangements for tea and snacks for the passengers stranded at the station.

 

On the other hand, the gates of several small dams in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat had to be opened due to heavy inflow from upstream areas caused by the rainfall. Some ungated small dams also witnessed the discharge of surplus water downstream.

The heavy rain has created havoc in Porbandar city, leaving many areas underwater. Well-known areas in Porbandar, such as M.G. Road, Chhayachokki Road, and Sudama Chowk, have been flooded, disrupting daily life. Low-lying areas of the city have been waterlogged, resulting in the rescue of 13 people from Mafatiapara near Rokadia Hanuman Temple as homes have been submerged in water up to one floor.

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In the Barda area, up to 15 inches of rain fell, flooding paddy fields and causing the Vartu River to overflow its banks.  Additionally, the Ozat and Madhuvanti rivers have flooded in the Ghed area.

Madvarai Mandir in Gir Somnath has been completely submerged in water, with only the roof of the temple visible above the flooding in Saraswati River.

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Devbhoomi Dwarka district in a tight spot for the past two days. Notably, last night in the Khambhaliya and nearby Bhanwad area, there was widespread fear due to severe thunder and lightning that lasted continuously for one and a half to two hours. The torrential rains, which began yesterday, resulted in 2 to 3 inches of rain in villages including Bhatia, Nandana, and Patelka. The fields became waterlogged, and river-like scenes were observed on roads such as Bus Station Chowk, Railway Station Road, and Main Bazaar in Bhatia village. Torrential rains, caused the Sinhan Dam to overflow.

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In Umargam taluka of Valsad, about 5 inches of rain has fallen. This has caused flooding on Umargam Station Road. Rainwater has inundated the low-lying areas of Valsad, causing significant trouble for vehicle drivers. The main railway underbridge connecting Valsad city with 44 villages on the Khergam road has been closed due to waterlogging.**

In Veraval, rainwater has entered the Jalaram Society and nearby houses, inundating more than 25 homes and causing extensive damage.

In Manavadar taluka, roads in areas as Kodwav, Thapla, Samega, Deshinga, Chikhlodra, Marmath, Matiana, Padari, Ambaliya, Bhindora, Gana, Vada, Vekri, Pipalana, Bodka, Pajod, Limonda, Indra, Mandodara, and Koylana are closed due to waterlogging, making these villages inaccessible.

Heavy rain in Junagadh city has flooded the Zanzarda underbridge. The underbridge is waterlogged, causing trouble for drivers. Currently, the underbridge has been closed with barricades, and the water from Narsingh Mehta Sarovar has filled the underbridge.

The Indian Meteorological Department, in its latest forecast, has issued a red alert for some districts of Saurashtra as the region is expected to receive heavy rain in the coming days. DeshGujarat

State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar
06.00 To 14.00 Hrs Descending Talukawise Rainfall (in mm) Date: 19/07/2024
SR. NO. DISTRICT TALUKA 06 TO 08 08 TO 10 10 TO 12 12 TO 14 TOTAL RAINFALL
1 JUNAGADH Keshod 83 36 8 34 161
2 JUNAGADH Vanthali 81 52 14 2 149
3 VALSAD Umbergaon 0 17 50 73 140
4 PORBANDAR Porbandar 73 22 0 25 120
5 VALSAD Valsad 20 0 23 47 90
6 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Khambhalia 45 0 38 4 87
7 JUNAGADH Mendarda 62 12 3 1 78
8 JUNAGADH Junagadh 10 60 7 0 77
9 JUNAGADH Maliya Hatina 0 53 12 12 77
10 JUNAGADH Junagadh City 10 60 7 0 77
11 RAJKOT Upleta 0 25 40 0 65
12 JUNAGADH Bhesan 17 46 0 0 63
13 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Bhanvad 5 50 1 4 60
14 RAJKOT Jamkandorna 2 12 45 0 59
15 VALSAD Pardi 7 0 23 23 53
16 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Kalyanpur 32 0 3 16 51
17 PORBANDAR Ranavav 4 30 1 14 49
18 VALSAD Vapi 6 7 23 12 48
19 JAMNAGAR Kalavad 0 10 0 36 46
20 JUNAGADH Mangrol (JUNAGADH) 10 20 13 0 43
21 GIR SOMNATH Talala 18 9 5 9 41
22 GIR SOMNATH Patan-Veraval 2 15 22 0 39
23 JAMNAGAR Jodiya 33 0 0 0 33
24 JAMNAGAR Lalpur 0 13 18 1 32
25 NAVSARI Navsari 9 13 0 6 28
26 NAVSARI Khergam 2 0 11 11 24
27 DEVBHUMI DWARKA Dwarka 0 0 12 12 24
28 JUNAGADH Manavadar 0 16 3 4 23
29 NAVSARI Jalalpore 13 7 0 3 23
30 GIR SOMNATH Sutrapada 11 1 11 0 23
31 JAMNAGAR JamJodhpur 0 0 11 10 21
32 GIR SOMNATH Kodinar 0 2 11 8 21
33 RAJKOT Dhoraji 0 5 15 0 20
34 VALSAD Dharampur 4 0 9 5 18
35 VALSAD Kaprada 0 5 10 3 18
36 GIR SOMNATH Gir Gadhada 0 0 18 0 18
37 KACHCHH Mundra 0 0 0 16 16
38 JAMNAGAR Jamnagar 0 16 0 0 16
39 SURAT Kamrej 0 0 16 0 16
40 SURAT Palsana 6 8 2 0 16
41 NAVSARI Vansada 0 0 3 11 14
42 KACHCHH Nakhatrana 12 0 0 0 12
43 PORBANDAR Kutiyana 1 4 5 2 12
44 RAJKOT Jetpur 0 5 6 0 11
45 JUNAGADH Visavadar 3 8 0 0 11
46 MORBI Tankara 0 0 0 10 10
47 SURAT Umarpada 0 5 4 0 9
48 KACHCHH Anjar 0 0 0 8 8
49 RAJKOT Kotda Sangani 0 0 8 0 8
50 JAMNAGAR Dhrol 8 0 0 0 8
51 SURAT Mangrol 2 4 2 0 8
52 SURAT Bardoli 0 8 0 0 8
53 DANGS Vaghai 0 0 2 6 8
54 SURAT Surat City 0 2 5 0 7
55 SURAT Chorasi 0 4 2 0 6
56 NAVSARI Chikhli 2 0 0 4 6
57 KACHCHH Bhuj 5 0 0 0 5
58 RAJKOT Gondal 0 5 0 0 5
59 AMRELI Kunkavav Vadia 0 3 2 0 5
60 AMRELI Amreli 2 3 0 0 5
61 BHAVNAGAR Mahuva (BHAVNAGAR) 0 0 2 2 4
62 NARMADA Sagbara 0 2 2 0 4
63 DANGS Dang-Ahwa 0 0 2 2 4
64 DANGS Subir 0 0 0 4 4
65 TAPI Dolvan 0 0 0 4 4
66 GIR SOMNATH Una 0 3 1 0 4
67 AMRELI Bagasara 0 3 0 0 3
68 AMRELI Rajula 3 0 0 0 3
69 BHAVNAGAR Talaja 0 3 0 0 3
70 NARMADA Dediapada 2 0 1 0 3
71 BHARUCH Valia 3 0 0 0 3
72 BHARUCH Netrang 2 0 0 0 2
73 SURAT Mahuva 0 2 0 0 2
74 TAPI Valod 1 1 0 0 2
75 AMRELI Lilia 0 0 0 1 1
76 KHEDA Thasra 1 0 0 0 1
77 SURAT Mandvi 0 1 0 0 1
78 NAVSARI Gandevi 1 0 0 0 1
79 TAPI Vyara 0 0 0 1 1
80 MORBI Wankaner 0 0 0 1 1
81 BOTAD Ranpur 0 0 0 1 1

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