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Heavy Rain Floods Ahmedabad, Shuts Underpasses Across Gujarat
Heavy rain has fallen in Ahmedabad since Sunday.
The rain filled streets and caused flooding in several areas.
At least three underpasses were closed because they became unsafe or difficult to use.
Cars and two-wheelers were shown stuck on flooded roads in videos shared online.
The underpass from Mithakhali crossroads to Ashram Road closed at 10:28 a.m.
The Akhbarnagar underpass on the 132-feet Ring Road closed around 12:50 p.m.
The India Meteorological Department warned that more heavy rain, thunderstorms and squalls could affect Gujarat.
A red alert was issued on Monday for Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi.
Heavy rain has caused waterlogging across Ahmedabad since Sunday.
At least three Ahmedabad underpasses were closed because of flooding.
The Mithakhali crossroads–Ashram Road underpass closed at 10:28 a.m.
The Akhbarnagar underpass on the 132-feet Ring Road closed around 12:50 p.m.
The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and squalls across Gujarat, with a Monday red alert for Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi.
- Who
- Residents and road users in Ahmedabad were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued weather warnings.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flooding, waterlogging and the closure of at least three underpasses in Ahmedabad.
- Where
- Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat, including Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi.
- When
- The rain has affected the city since Sunday; the cited closures occurred on Monday at 10:28 a.m. and around 12:50 p.m.
- Why
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and flooding, prompting underpass closures and weather alerts.
Key facts
- Affected city
- Ahmedabad
- Rainfall period
- Since Sunday
- Underpasses closed
- At least three
- Mithakhali closure
- The underpass connecting Mithakhali crossroads with Ashram Road closed at 10:28 a.m.
- Akhbarnagar closure
- The underpass on the 132-feet Ring Road closed around 12:50 p.m.
- Weather warning
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and squalls were forecast for Gujarat.
- Red-alert districts
- Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi received a Monday red alert.
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