IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rain in Parts of Gujarat for Next 2 Days
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IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rain in Parts of Gujarat for Next 2 Days

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Ahmedabad city gets upto 18 inches of rain in 24 hours; here's ward-wise data

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Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Widespread rainfall continued to lash Ahmedabad on Friday, with the city recording an average rainfall of 40.22 mm between 6 am and 7 pm, according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Several areas witnessed moderate to heavy showers, leading to waterlogging at multiple locations across...Read More

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Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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MS University Vadodara to Remain Shut on July 25; Exams Postponed Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 24, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for heavy rainfall in Gujarat, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has announced the suspension of all academic and allied activities across its campuses on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as a precautionary measure. According to an official...Read More

Indian Army Joins Gujarat Flood Relief Efforts; Rescues 43 Stranded People

Jul 24, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Surat: Responding swiftly to the evolving flood situation in Gujarat, the Indian Army, under the aegis of Southern Command, has mobilized Relief and Rescue Columns, including Engineer and Medical teams, to assist the civil administration in ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, an offic...Read More

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Rail Route Waterlogged: Vande Bharat Express Cancelled, Several Trains Diverted

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Heavy rainfall and waterlogging between Chharodi and Viramgam stations on the Ahmedabad–Viramgam rail section have severely disrupted train services in Gujarat. Western Railway has cancelled several trains, partially cancelled others, diverted multiple services, and revised the departure timings of some tr...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat & How Much? Taluka-Wise Data Here

Jul 24, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The intensity of rainfall in Gujarat has now shifted from South Gujarat to North and Central Gujarat. Over the last few hours, rainfall activity has eased across South Gujarat, while several districts in North and Central Gujarat have witnessed heavy showers. According to data released by the State Emergency...Read More

Heavy Rain in Gujarat: Over 38,000 Relocated, 5,500+ Rescued; 49 NDRF-SDRF Teams Deployed

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rainfall continued to lash parts of Gujarat on Friday, with North Gujarat witnessing intense showers over a short span. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar, several talukas recorded more than two inches of rainfall in the last two hours, while relief and rescue opera...Read More

NIA Chargesheets Gujarat Man in Online JeM, Al-Qaeda Radicalisation Case

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A prime accused has been chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a Gujarat online terror radicalisation case linked to proscribed terrorist outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Qaeda (AQ), the law enforcement agency said. Arrested accused Faijan has been chargesheeted before the...Read More

Viral Video Leads to Airlift Rescue of 30+ Stranded People in Navsari

Jul 24, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Technology and social media are proving to be a lifeline for many people during disasters. Besides helplines, the Gujarat Police has been actively responding to appeals for assistance posted on social media amid the flood-like situation caused by heavy rains in South Gujarat districts, including Valsad and N...Read More

Ahmedabad - Rajkot Highway Closed Due to Heavy Rains; Traffic Diverted via Dholera Expressway

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRoad JourneySaurastraTravel

Ahmedabad: Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Gujarat on Friday, forcing the closure of a key stretch of the Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway near Bavla after rainwater inundated the road. The highway has been shut between Bagodara and Sanathal as water levels rose, disrupting traffic on one of the state's...Read More

Heavy rains inundate Bopal area of Ahmedabad; CM reviews ground situation

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday visited the inundated Bopal area of Ahmedabad after heavy rainfall of up to 18 inches triggered severe waterlogging. Health Minister Rushikesh Patel and Ahmedabad Police Commissioner accompanied the Chief Minister as they reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operati...Read More

Widespread Rain in Gujarat on Friday Morning; Taluka-wise Rainfall Data Here

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Rainy conditions continued across Gujarat on Friday morning, with heavy showers reported in many parts of the state during the six-hour period from 6 am to 12 noon. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), the heaviest rainfall shifted to North Gujarat and Central Gujarat, while ra...Read More

Gujarat Police Save Elderly Couple from Melting 25 Tolas Gold in 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Jul 24, 2026 | Gujarat

Sabarkantha: The Sabarkantha Cyber Crime Police prevented a major "Digital Arrest" cyber fraud, rescuing a 75-year-old couple who had been psychologically manipulated by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers. According to officials, the cyber criminals falsely informed the elderly couple that the husband's (Rasi...Read More

Ambika River Flows Above Previous Highest Flood Level in Surat; CWC Issues Red Bulletin

Jul 24, 2026 | GujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Ahmedabad: Amid heavy rains in South Gujarat, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued a red bulletin on Friday morning warning of extremely severe flood situation. According to the CWC's Extreme Flood Situation (Red Bulletin) issued at 9:28 am, the Ambika river is still flowing in extremely severe flood condit...Read More

Army Deploys Golden Katar Division for Flood Relief Operations in Gujarat

Jul 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Ahmedabad: Flood relief columns of the Indian Army's Golden Katar Division have been deployed in the flood-affected districts of Valsad, Navsari, and Ahmedabad city and rural areas as heavy rains continue to impact parts of Gujarat. The Army said its flood relief teams are engaged in rescuing stranded residents, pro...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat? Here's 24-Hour Rainfall Data

Jul 24, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds continued to lash Gujarat over the last 24 hours, disrupting normal life in several districts. According to the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), the rainfall data recorded between 6 am on July 23 and 6 am on July 24 shows that Mehmedabad taluka in Kheda district ...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Issues Passenger Advisory Amid Heavy Rainfall

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has issued a passenger advisory following heavy rainfall and waterlogging in several areas around the airport. The airport said road connectivity to and from the airport may be affected due to waterlogging. Passengers have been advised to plan their...Read More

Ahmedabad Metro Sees 1.75 Lakh Commuters as Heavy Rains Snarl Road Traffic

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rains lashed the city on Thursday, and waterlogging in several areas severely disrupted road traffic. Amid traffic jams and slow-moving vehicles, a large number of commuters opted for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail service. Passenger footfall witnessed a significant increase compared to a normal day. Ahme...Read More

Dholka gets over 17 inch rainfall, Mahemdavad 14 inch

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Not just South Gujarat, but parts of Central Gujarat have also received very heavy rainfall today. As per the data available at 8 pm today, Dholka in Ahmedabad district received whopping 17.32 inches of rainfall today. Mamemdavad had 14 inch rainfall. Ahmedabad had 13 inch rain. Matar in Central Gujara...Read More

Traffic Suspended on Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, NH-48 Due to Flooding in South Gujarat

Jul 23, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneyTravel

Ahmedabad: Traffic movement on a stretch of the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway and National Highway-48 (NH-48) in south Gujarat has been temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall and flooding, authorities said on Thursday. According to the traffic advisory, vehicular movement between ENA and Kharel on the Vadodar...Read More

AMC Integrates 160 Public Parking Locations in Ahmedabad with Google Maps

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a key digital initiative aimed at improving urban mobility, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has integrated around 160 public parking locations across the city with Google Maps, making it easier for residents and visitors to locate parking facilities. The locations include public parking plots, ...Read More

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

Jul 23, 2026 | Gujarat

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 | India

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 | BusinessGujarat

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

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Incessant heavy rain has been lashing Gujarat for the past two days, with several districts in south and central Gujarat witnessing flash floods and widespread waterlogging. However, there is little relief in sight for the affected areas, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to ext...Read More

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

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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

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

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rains have been lashing the city since early morning, with the city recording an average rainfall of 127.28 mm (5.01 inches) during 12 hours, between 6 am and 6 pm, according to the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The intensity of the rain has varied across parts of the city, with several western ...Read More

Watch | Basement Shops of Mangaltirth Towers in Paldi Ahmedabad Submerged

Jul 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVideo

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 | Central GujaratGujarat

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 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

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

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

Jul 23, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratSouth Gujarat

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

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

Jul 23, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneySouth GujaratTribal Belt

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