In a social media post on X, IMD wrote, "A significant amount of rainfall observed from 0830 hrs IST of 26.08.2024 to 0530 hrs IST of 27.08.2024 (in cm): Gujarat Region: Baroda-28, Ahemdabad-12, Surat-4; Saurashtra & Kutch: Rajkot-19, Bhuj-8, Naliya-8, Okha & Dwarka -7each, Porban
Many parts of Gujarat received a significant amount of rainfall on Monday with Baroda receiving the highest amount at 26 cm, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Several areas of Ahmedabad, Gujarat witnessed severe waterlogging on Monday due to heavy rainfall. People and vehicles were seen wading through knee-deep waters.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighted that the "deep depression" over East Rajasthan and adjoining West Madhya Pradesh is likely to move westward to reach the Saurashtra region and the adjoining areas of Pakistan, North East Arabian Sea by August 29.
Due to the heavy rains causing flood-like conditions in some areas of Gujarat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Minister and Home Minister of Gujarat and assured them of any assistance needed from the central government.
Tripura has experienced severe disruptions following unprecedented heavy rainfall from August 19 to August 23, leading to intense flooding. The floods caused extensive damage to the telecom infrastructure, resulting in widespread service interruptions.
As various parts of the state of Gujarat have been witnessing heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday gave instructions regarding the evacuation of people from low-lying areas to safe places.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert on Sunday, predicting heavy rainfall in Odisha over the next three days due to a trough extending from South Uttar Pradesh to the Bay of Bengal.
According to officials, the person has been identified as Ramnivas Meena. The officials confirmed that he was returning home after grazing his cattle when he slipped into the river and lost his life.