Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Four Inches of Rain in Two Hours Causes Severe Waterlogging in Vadodara
Imagine it rained a whole lot, like 4 inches, really fast, in just two hours!
This heavy rain caused many streets and even some homes in Vadodara to get flooded.
It was like a big puddle everywhere.
The city's helpers, called the VMC, had to break down a wall on some private land so the water could flow away into a river.
They also found that many natural water paths in the city are blocked by buildings or dirt, making the flooding worse.
So, they plan to fix these water paths in many places to help prevent this from happening again.
One local leader was even upset by people whose homes were flooded.
Vadodara experienced severe waterlogging after approximately four inches of rain fell in just two hours on Monday night.
Key areas affected include Rajmahal Road, Jail Road, and parts of the East and North Zones.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) broke down a private compound wall to help water recede into the Vishwamitri river.
Residents expressed frustration, with one BJP corporator being heckled by locals due to the inundation of their homes.
The VMC plans to address the issue long-term by identifying and revamping 40 spots where natural drains are obstructed or have shrunk due to silt.
- Who
- Residents of Vadodara, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), BJP corporator Jagruti Kaka, former royal family, environmental experts, and Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging across several parts of the city, leading to inundation of homes and public roads. The VMC broke down a private compound wall to alleviate flooding and identified 40 spots for natural drain improvements.
- When
- Monday night into Tuesday midnight.
- Where
- Vadodara city, specifically Rajmahal Road, Jail Road, parts of East and North Zones, and the Navapura area.
- Why
- Intense rainfall overwhelmed existing drainage systems. Natural drains have been obstructed by construction or filled with silt, a situation exacerbated by recent development on private properties.
Residents
Municipal Corporation (VMC)
Responsibility for Waterlogging
Residents
Blame the VMC for the waterlogging due to their perceived inaction and lapses, such as not ensuring storm water drains were constructed outside private properties.
Municipal Corporation (VMC)
Acknowledges a lapse by the ward office in ensuring storm water drain construction outside a private compound but also points to private owners filling up and leveling natural drains.
Long-Term Solutions for Waterlogging
Residents
Implied focus on immediate relief and holding officials accountable for the damage.
Municipal Corporation (VMC)
Proposes revamping natural drains in 40 identified spots and keeping existing drains open to full capacity as the long-term solution.
- Rainfall Amount
- Approximately 4 inches in 2 hours
- Affected Areas
- Rajmahal Road, Jail Road, East Zone, North Zone, Navapura area
- Waterlogging Depth
- Up to two feet on Jail Road
- VMC Action
- Broke down a newly built compound wall on private estate to allow water to recede into Vishwamitri river.
- VMC Future Plan
- Identified 40 spots to create/revamp natural drains.
- Environmental Concerns
- Report from Gujarat State Human Rights Commission committee warned about waterlogging due to development impacting river ecosystem.