IMD issues Red Alert for parts of Gujarat; Forecasts extremely heavy rain during next 48 hours

Ahmedabad City Records Over 11 Inches of Rain in 12 Hours; Area-Wise Rainfall Data Here

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Where did it rain in Gujarat and how much? Complete list of talukas

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Ahmedabad-Mumbai NH-48 Waterlogged After Torrential Rain in South Gujarat; Traffic Hit

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Schools, Colleges to remain shut in Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Bharuch & Tapi on July 24

Jul 23, 2026 |

Vadodara: As heavy rain continues to lash parts of Gujarat and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more downpours over the next two days, district administrations in Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Bharuch and Tapi have declared a holiday for all schools, colleges and Anganwadis on Friday, July 24. The decisi...Read More

Valsad: Madhuban Dam Releases Up to 3 Lakh Cusecs Overnight; Low-Lying Areas Evacuated

Jul 23, 2026 |

Valsad: Authorities released water from the Madhuban Dam in phases during the night, with the discharge reaching up to 3 lakh cusecs, prompting evacuation measures in low-lying areas of Kaprada, Vapi and Umargam talukas. The dam's Full Reservoir Level (FRL) is 79.86 metres, while the water level stood at 75.90 metres ...Read More

PM Modi reviews heavy rainfall situation in Gujarat; Assures full support from Centre

Jul 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to review the heavy rainfall situation across the state. During the conversation, the Prime Minister took stock of the ongoing rescue and relief operations and assured the Chief Minister of the Centre's full support ...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway Connecting Surat to Navsari Closed as Ambika River Swells

Jul 23, 2026 |

Surat: The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway (NE-4) stretch connecting Ena in Surat district with Navsari has been temporarily closed after the Ambika River swelled to flood level following incessant heavy rainfall across South Gujarat. The closure has been ordered as a precautionary measure after rising river waters approache...Read More

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Forest Dept Issues Safety Advisory Amid Leopard Sighting in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Forest Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant about wildlife movement, particularly leopards, and to take preventive measures to avoid human-animal conflict in residential areas and on the outskirts of the city. The department has advised residents to keep ...Read More

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GIFT City Connect Engages Pune Industry on Global Finance, Treasury and Business Expansion

Jul 23, 2026 |

Pune: As part of its ongoing GIFT City Industry Connect (GCIC) initiative across India's leading economic centres, GIFT City engaged with business leaders in Pune today to deepen collaboration with one of the country's most globally connected industrial ecosystems, a press release said. The discussions explored how ...Read More

NITI Aayog, Reliance Foundation Felicitate Five Women Kirana Entrepreneurs from Madhya Pradesh

Jul 23, 2026 |

New Delhi: Five women kirana entrepreneurs were felicitated by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform, incubated at NITI Aayog, in partnership with Reliance Foundation under the Empowering Rural Women Kirana Entrepreneurs (RWKEs) ATR pilot programme at a special event held at NITI recently, a press release said. The feli...Read More

Aditya Birla Housing Finance's Gujarat Portfolio Grows 44%; Ahmedabad Up 46% in FY26

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (“ABHFL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, continues to strengthen its presence in Gujarat, supported by healthy housing demand, infrastructure-led growth and rising home ownership aspirations across the state. Gujarat remains an important g...Read More

43 housing societies, 66 areas are waterlogged in Ahmedabad due to heavy rain

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A total of 148 waterlogging spots have been reported across the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) area due to continuous heavy rain in the city. Of these, water has been drained from 82 locations, while 66 locations remain waterlogged. In addition, complaints of waterlogging have been reported from 43 ho...Read More

Watch | Basement Shops of Mangaltirth Towers in Paldi Ahmedabad Submerged

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: All the basement shops at Mangaltirth Tower in Paldi were inundated after rainwater entered the building. Students attending tuition classes were inside when the water began entering the premises. They evacuated the coaching centre in time, but within a short while, the entire basement was submerged. Read More

5 Gates of Karjan Dam Opened; 43,110 Cusecs Released Into River, Riverside Villages Asked to Stay Alert

Jul 23, 2026 |

Vadodara: Authorities have opened five gates of the Karjan Dam at Jitgad village in Narmada district's Nandod taluka to maintain the reservoir's rule level, resulting in the release of 43,110 cusecs of water into the Karjan River. The district administration has urged residents of villages along the river to stay aw...Read More

Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF intensify rescue efforts amid torrential rains in Valsad

Jul 23, 2026 |

Valsad: Rescue and relief operations have been intensified in the rain-battered Valsad district of South Gujarat as multiple disaster response teams have been deployed to assist the local administration amid widespread flooding. At present, three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and five teams of t...Read More

Dang: Two-Wheeler Movement Suspended Near Shivghat Waterfall After Rise in Water Flow

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahwa: Heavy rainfall has increased the water flow near Shivghat waterfall on the Ahwa-Saputara road in Dang district, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend the movement of two-wheelers. The restriction has been imposed as a precautionary measure to prevent accidents. Officials said vehicular movement will resum...Read More

The Story Behind How Diamond Engagement Rings Became the Symbol of Love

Jul 23, 2026 |

A single sparkle has the power to change everything, sealing promises, marking beginnings, and carrying stories that outlive the people who tell them. For centuries, rings have travelled from hand to hand as silent witnesses to love, each one shaped by the customs and beliefs of its time. What started as simple band...Read More

Surat Declares School Holiday on July 24 Amid Heavy Rainfall

Jul 23, 2026 |

Surat: In view of the continuous heavy rainfall across Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and anganwadis on Friday, July 24, as a precautionary measure. The holiday will apply to all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, as well as anganwadis, located within...Read More

NHAI Revises Toll Rates on Godhra - Vadodara Section of Delhi - Mumbai Expressway

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the revision in the user fee (toll) rates at the Bhamaiya, Baletiya and Dodka-31 toll plazas on the Godhra–Vadodara section of the NE-4 Delhi–Mumbai Expressway for the financial year 2026–27. According to a public notice issued by the NHAI'...Read More

Ahmedabad Schools and Colleges to Remain Shut on July 24 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In view of the forecast of heavy to very heavy rains in the city, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to close all schools and colleges in the city on Friday, July 24, as a precautionary measure. In this regard, a circular issued by the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board's Primary Education Co...Read More

Centre Approves NHAI PIU in Vadodara to Improve NH-48 Traffic Flow

Jul 23, 2026 |

Vadodara: In an effort to prevent the massive traffic jams that repeatedly crippled the Vadodara–Bharuch stretch of National Highway 48 (NH-48) during last year's monsoon, the Centre has rolled out a series of infrastructure and administrative measures, including the establishment of a dedicated National Highways Aut...Read More

Where did it rain in Ahmedabad city? Ward-wise rainfall data here

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Following are the rainfall figures recorded within the limits of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) between 6 am and 4 pm on Thursday. The highest rainfall was recorded in the Bopal ward at 8.7 inches, followed by Sarkhej, which got 8 inches of downpour. Other wards that received over 6 inches of rain...Read More

Waterlogging reported at these 15 locations across Ahmedabad

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging at 15 BRTS stations and corridors across Ahmedabad as of 11:50 am on July 23, according to the data collected by Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The affected locations include Hanumanpura BRTS (Central Zone), Akhbarnagar Underpass, Juna Vadaj BRTS, Memnagar BRTS to Ja...Read More

Several Underpasses Shut in Ahmedabad

Jul 23, 2026 |

UPDATE: Shahibaug and Nirnaynagar underpasses reopen for traffic. Also a bus stuck in Mithakhali underpass has been shifted. Ahmedabad: According to officials of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), three underpasses are shut for traffic as of 11 am in the city due to waterlogging following moderate to heavy rainfal...Read More

2.19 lakh cusecs outflow at Damanganga dam

Jul 23, 2026 |

Surat: Damanganga dam in South Gujarat is witnessing heavy inflow and outflow following continuous very heavy rainfall in catchment areas. At 10 am on July 23 today, inflow at Damanganga was over 2.53 lakh cusecs, while outflow was over 2.19 lakh cusecs. 10 gates of dam were open in 4.80 meters measurement. Against ...Read More

AMC Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Parts of Ahmedabad

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Residents of several areas in Paldi ward are likely to face disruption in drinking water supply on Thursday as the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) undertakes emergency repairs on a leaking 900 mm mild steel (MS) trunk pipeline. The affected areas include Paldi village, Ellisbridge, Fatehpura and residen...Read More

Two Gold Smuggling Attempts Foiled at Ahmedabad Airport; Gold Worth Over ₹1.3 Crore Seized

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Customs officials have foiled two separate gold smuggling attempts at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, seizing gold worth over Rs 1.3 crore from passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the first case, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs intercepted nine passen...Read More

Ahmedabad receives 2 inches average rainfall in five hours; Bopal records highest at 4.55 inches

Jul 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad received an average of 2.00 inches of rainfall between 6 am and 11 am on Thursday, according to data released by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Bopal recorded the highest rainfall in the city at 4.55 inches, followed by Sarkhej (4.53 inches), Bodakdev (4.41 inches), Jodhpur Zonal (4.39 ...Read More

Navsari administration issues flood alert as Purna river nears danger mark

Jul 23, 2026 |

Navsari: The Navsari district administration has urged residents of villages along the Purna river to remain alert as the river is flowing close to the danger mark. With the Juj Dam overflowing and the Keliya Dam likely to overflow, people living in affected villages and riverbank areas have been advised not to go n...Read More

Junagadh Administration Urges Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Travel

Jul 23, 2026 |

Junagadh: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Junagadh district on Thursday. The district administration has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, stay away from rivers, streams, drains and low-lying areas, and remain aler...Read More

Schools Shut in Surat, Navsari and Valsad as Incessant Rains Lash South Gujarat

Jul 23, 2026 |

Surat: In view of continuous heavy rainfall across South Gujarat and the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) heavy rain alert, authorities have declared a holiday for schools in Surat, Navsari and Valsad districts on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safet...Read More

Heavy rains disrupt several Surat BRTS and city bus routes

Jul 23, 2026 |

Surat: Heavy rainfall and waterlogging have disrupted operations on nine Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)-run BRTS and city bus routes, including seven BRTS and two city bus services. According to the SMC, the following routes have been temporarily suspended due to waterlogging: BRTS routes Route 11 (Udhana...Read More

Ahmedabad - Mumbai Rail traffic disrupted due to rising water level near Umargam

Jul 23, 2026 |

Mumbai/Ahmedabad: Rail traffic has been affected after the water level on the railway bridge between Gholvad (GVD) and Umbergaon Road (UBR) reached the danger mark. Several trains have been cancelled, short-terminated, short-originated, or diverted. The following train services are affected: ❌ Fully Cancelle...Read More

Nearly 36 inch rainfall in 24 hours in Valsad district | Very heavy rains across Southern Gujarat

Jul 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: There has been unprecedented nearly 36 inches of rainfall recorded in Umargam in Valsad district of South Gujarat in 24 hours ending 6 am today. The district had too high rainfall with whopping figures of nearly 29 inch rain in Kaprada taluka, 25.31 in Nanapondha, nearly 20 inches in Dharampur, nearl7 18 i...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Fisheries Dept Superintendent in Bribery Case

Jul 23, 2026 |

Rajkot: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Wednesday caught a Superintendent of the Fisheries Department red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000. The accused, Khodabhai Vallabhbhai Ramani, is posted as a Superintendent (Class-2) in the Fisheries Department in Morbi and was also holding t...Read More

Over 5,300 Bank Branches Join Gujarat Govt's High-Level Meeting on Cyber Fraud Prevention

Jul 22, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today convened a high-level meeting with senior police officials and leading banks to strengthen coordination against cyber fraud, with a special focus on ensuring that victims' money is frozen within the crucial "golden hour" after a digital scam. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Chi...Read More

Surat Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Rs 5.75 Crore Land Deal Fraud

Jul 22, 2026 |

Surat: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Surat City Police has arrested the alleged mastermind behind a Rs 5.75 crore land fraud, in which a buyer was allegedly cheated on the pretext of selling agricultural land in Kathor village. The accused, Ravi Madhubhai Koladiya, had been absconding since the scam came to light...Read More

List of Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation Centres in Ahmedabad

Jul 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Below is the list of Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation Centres operating across the city, as shared by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The centres, managed by the City Census Department, provide Aadhaar enrolment and update services on AMC working days from 10 am to 5:30 pm, with a lunch break from 2...Read More