Incessant rains in Gujarat have caused a flood-like situation in many areas of the state and the meteorological department (IMD) predicts more rain in the next 24 hours.
Even as rain lashed Ahmedabad, heavy overnight rains continued in many districts, including Valsad, Navsari, Sabarkantha, and Rajkot. Rains have inundated many areas, causing delays for commuters. More rain is expected in Gujarat until July 10, according to the meteorological department.
The Bhadar-2 dam at Dhoraji in Rajkot is about to overflow prompting authorities to sound an alert in as many as 37 riverside villages in Dhoraji, Upleta, Manavadar, Kutiana as well as Porbandar talukas.
An average of three and a half inches of rain has been recorded in the last 24 hours at 6 am on Saturday.
Talaja received 66 mm, Mahuva 65 mm, Sihor 63 mm, Valabhipur 41 mm, Palitana 36 mm, Gariadhar 21 mm and Umrala 16 mm rainfall. In Vadodara, the rains have caused water logging in various low-lying areas of the city causing difficulties for the locals.
Waterlogging complaints have also been reported from Upleta and Dhoraji. This season, Upleta received 226 mm of rain, while Dhoraji received 176 mm.