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Gujarat Completes 64.7% of Average Monsoon Rainfall as of August 1

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Where Did It Rain in Gujarat, and How Much? 24-Hour Rainfall Data Here

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Ahmedabad gets city's first tree-integrated green bus shelter at Acher

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As part of its efforts to make the city's public transport system more eco-friendly, comfortable and aesthetically appealing, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has set up the city's first tree-integrated green bus shelter as a pilot project at the Acher AMTS station near Rajulpark Society in the Sabarm...Read More

IMD Issues Nowcast Warning for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms in Parts of Gujarat

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday afternoon issued a nowcast warning forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in several parts of Gujarat over the next three hours. According to the nowcast issued at 4 pm on August 1, 2026, heavy rain (more than 15 mm per hour) acc...Read More

Gujarat Govt Extends Disturbed Areas Act in Parts of Surat for 5 Years

Aug 01, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Gujarat government has extended the implementation of the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act in Surat for another five years. A notification issued on Thursday states that the Act, whose previous ...Read More

Social Media Influencer Kirti Patel Booked Again, This Time Under Land Grabbing Act

Aug 01, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: History-sheeter and controversial social media influencer Kirti Patel, who is already facing multiple criminal cases, including extortion, criminal defamation, conspiracy, and criminal intimidation, has now been booked under the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 2020, for allegedly occupying a rented flat...Read More

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Gandhinagar Turns 61: History, Planning and Growth of Gujarat's Capital

Gandhinagar: The foundation of Gujarat's new capital was laid on the banks of the Sabarmati River amid vast open fields on 2 August 1965. At the time, few could have imagined that this ambitious vision would evolve into the political and administrative heart of Gujarat, while also becoming recognised as one of India's ...Read More

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21 Food Samples Fail AMC Quality Tests; 18 Found Substandard, 3 Unsafe

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found 21 food samples collected from eateries, food manufacturers, dairies and street vendors across the city to be either unsafe or substandard during food safety inspections conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act in July. According to the civic body, 1...Read More

Surat Rain Fury: Over 4,000 Evacuated Amid Heavy Rain, Rising River Levels

Aug 01, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: More than 4,000 people have been shifted to safer locations in Surat district as heavy rainfall and rising river levels continue to pose a flood threat. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the district, the administration has been placed on high alert and rescue teams have been...Read More

Machhu-2 Dam 100% Full; 4 Gates Opened, High Alert for Morbi City and 32 Villages

Aug 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Authorities have issued a high alert in Morbi district after the Machhu-2 Dam reached 100% of its storage capacity. To regulate the reservoir level, four gates of the dam have been opened by six feet at 12 noon on Saturday, releasing around 14,048 cusecs of water into the Machhu River. According to the admini...Read More

Widespread Rains Lash Gujarat on Saturday Morning; Here's Taluka-Wise Details

Aug 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Gujarat on Saturday morning, though the main rain-bearing system has now shifted towards Saurashtra and north-central Gujarat, triggering intense rainfall in Surendranagar, Morbi, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar districts. According to the State Emergency Operatio...Read More

Illegal Tree Felling at Rasala Park: AMC Issues Notice to Garden Supervisor

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated action after a tree was allegedly felled without permission inside Rasala Park, where the civic body's Garden Department has its headquarters. The issue came to light after a video showing tree cutting inside the park near Law Garden went viral on soci...Read More

Adani Gas Imposes Another Price Hike; CNG Rate in Ahmedabad Now at Rs. 94.02 per kg

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: CNG users in Ahmedabad have been hit with another price hike as Adani Total Gas increased the price of CNG by Rs 4 per kg, effective August 1. Following the revision, CNG will now cost Rs 94.02 per kg, up from Rs 90.02 per kg. This is the second increase in less than two weeks. On July 19, the company had r...Read More

Ahmedabad RTO Directs Dealers to Use Prescribed Snap-Lock System for HSRP Plates

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has directed automobile dealers to ensure that High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) are installed strictly in accordance with government norms and prescribed quality standards after receiving complaints that number plates were falling off during heavy rain a...Read More

Ahmedabad City Wakes Up to 3 Inches of Rain; Here's Area-Wise Rainfall Data

Aug 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city of Ahmedabad woke up to an average of 3.01 inches of rainfall recorded over the last 24 hours (from 6 am on July 31 to 6 am on August 1). Different parts of the city received between 1.79 inches and 4.09 inches of rain. Thaltej recorded the highest rainfall at 4.09 inches, followed by 3.90 inches i...Read More

Heavy Rain to Lash Gujarat: IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts Across State till Aug 2

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-day heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat, with South Gujarat and parts of central Gujarat likely to receive the heaviest rainfall over the next three days. Red, Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued for several districts from July 31 to August 2,...Read More

Ahmedabad Schools, Colleges to Again Remain Shut on Aug 1 Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ahmedabad district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on August 1. Like other districts such as Surat and Vadodara, Ahmedabad will also observe a holiday in schools for the second co...Read More

Vande Bharat Express Train Completes First-Ever Live Heart Transport from Surat to Ahmedabad

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwaySuratTravel

Ahmedabad: Indian Railways has achieved another milestone in healthcare services by transporting a live human heart through the Vande Bharat Express for the first time. The organ was transported within the critical time window on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ah...Read More

Gujarat Postpones TAT-HS 2026 Main Exam to August 8 Due to Heavy Rain

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Keeping in view the forecast of heavy rainfall across the state and the representations received from examinees, the State Examination Board has postponed the main examination of the Teacher Aptitude Test (Higher Secondary)–2026 (Gujarati Medium). The main examination, which was earlier scheduled to be ...Read More

Surat Extends Holiday for Schools, Colleges on August 1 as Heavy Rain Continues

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday in all schools, anganwadis, colleges and ITIs on Saturday, August 1, keeping in mind the safety of students. This will be the second consecutive day that educational inst...Read More

Ahmedabad on Red Alert as IMD Forecasts Extremely Heavy Rain for Next 48 Hours

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad city for the next 48 hours. According to the IMD bulletin, heavy to very heavy rain at a few places, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is very likely in Ahmedabad till 8:30 am on August 2. Keepi...Read More

Flash Flood Risk for Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Other Areas of Gujarat Until Saturday: IMD Bulletin

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSuratVadodara

Vadodara: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for several parts of Gujarat, including major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Valsad and Navsari, valid until Saturday, August 1. According to a bulletin issued by the IMD's Hydromet Division's Flash Flood Guid...Read More

Gujarat HC Orders Probe Against Ahmedabad DySP

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ordered an inquiry against an Ahmedabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) over allegations that she tried to pressure victims in an alleged custodial torture case into withdrawing legal proceedings against her and other police personnel. Justice M. R. Mengdey directed the Ahm...Read More

Silver Coins Found in Rubble in Palanpur; Crowds Gather to Dig Through the Debris

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Palanpur: A large crowd gathered on Friday after news spread that silver coins had been found in rubble dumped in an open area near Mansarovar in Palanpur, Banaskantha district. People were seen digging through the debris in the hope of finding coins, creating a buzz and an atmosphere of curiosity at the site. Accordi...Read More

Vadodara Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut for 2nd Consecutive Day on Aug 1

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The district administration has decided to keep schools and colleges closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday. District Collector and District Magistrate Anil Dhamelia has issued a notification ordering the closure of educational activities in all educational institutions across the district on Augus...Read More

Surat Lashed by Heavy Rain: Roads Waterlogged, Textile Markets Closed; Army Mobilised

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Amid the Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Surat city and nearby areas have been lashed by intense downpours that have inundated several parts of the city, disrupting normal life. With a Red Alert in force, the district administration has ordered the clos...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat on Friday Morning? Taluka-wise Rainfall Data Here

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Gandhinagar: Heavy rain lashed several parts of the state on Friday morning amid the weather department's forecast of heavy rainfall. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), the highest rainfall of 203 mm (7.99 inches) was recorded in Umarpada taluka of Surat district between 6 am and 12 noo...Read More

Woman Arriving from Dubai Caught with Rs 35.5 Lakh Gold at Ahmedabad Airport

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Ahmedabad International Airport with more than 240 grams of 24-karat gold jewellery worth around Rs 35.5 lakh, which she had allegedly concealed by wearing it as personal ornaments. According to the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), the passenger was intercepted ...Read More

AMC Defers Jaya Parvati Vrat Events at Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat over the coming days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to postpone the special night programme organised for women and girls observing Jaya Parvati Vrat at the Sabarmati Rive...Read More

Surat Collector Orders Two-Day Factory Shutdown, Cancels Govt Staff Leave Amid Heavy Rain

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The district administration has gone into alert mode as the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Surat district. Keeping in mind the possibility of flash floods and other disaster-like situations, District Collector Tejas Parmar has announced important decisions. As per the order issued by ...Read More

Water Level Situation in Major Dams Across Gujarat on July 31; Sardar Sarovar 71% Full

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Amid the active monsoon season in the state, water inflows into Gujarat's reservoirs continue to rise. An average storage of 46.24 percent has been recorded across the state's 206 reservoirs, while the state's largest reservoir, the Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Dam, has reached 71.48 percent of its total stora...Read More

How Gujarat's 24x7 State Emergency Operations Centre Protects Citizens During Disasters

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Disasters never come with prior warning. Whenever a natural calamity or any unforeseen emergency strikes Gujarat, a dedicated system immediately swings into action. Within minutes, it mobilises the entire administrative machinery and works round the clock to ensure the safety of citizens. This invisible ye...Read More

Gujarat DyCM Sanghavi Cheers Indian Athletes at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, to encourage and boost the morale of the Indian athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games. During his visit, the DyCM interacted with Indian sports enthusiasts and supporters present at the stadium. The enthusiasm ...Read More

Gujarat to Provide Financial Aid to Flood-Hit Traders in Valsad and Navsari

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Government Spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Thursday announced a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by heavy rains and flooding in Valsad and Navsari districts. Addressing the media from Valsad, Vaghani said the state government will provide financial assistance to ...Read More

Gujarat Rain Update: Fresh Downpour Batters State Amid IMD Red Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Surat: Amid the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert in many parts of the state, heavy rain has been lashing Gujarat. Update at 10:30 pm - Rain continued to lash several parts of the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Ambika taluka was the worst-hit, receiving over 20 inch...Read More

Manjalpur By-Election Sees 37.5% Polling; Vote Counting on August 3

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The by-election to the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Vadodara recorded a voter turnout of 37.5 per cent on Thursday, with polling passing off peacefully, election officials said. Voting was held from 7 am to 6 pm, and no untoward incidents were reported, according to the Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer. ...Read More

MSU Baroda Suspends Classes, Exams on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) has suspended all academic and allied activities on Friday, July 31, 2026, in view of the heavy rainfall forecast for Vadodara and the holiday declared by the Collector and District Magistrate. The MSU, in a statement, said, "The Maharaja Sayajirao Universi...Read More