Archive · 21 May 2025
Surat Infrastructure Exposed by Unseasonal Rainfall
A small amount of rain caused big problems in Surat because the roads are already torn up for construction.
People are having trouble getting around, especially the elderly.
The nearby district of Bharuch also got soaked.
The weather experts say this is happening because of a storm over the sea, and they expect more heavy rain in the coming days.
14mm of rain caused chaos in Surat due to poor infrastructure and ongoing construction.
Commuting is difficult due to construction and road conditions.
Bharuch district also received heavy rainfall, with Ankleshwar recording the most.
IMD attributes the rain to a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for South Gujarat and Saurashtra from May 22-27.
- Who
- Residents of Surat and Bharuch, civic officials.
- What
- Unseasonal heavy rainfall causing infrastructure issues and disruption.
- When
- May 2024, with forecast of heavy rain until May 27.
- Where
- Surat and Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure system from the Arabian Sea.
Citizens & Critics
Surat Municipal Corporation
Preparedness
Citizens & Critics
Lack of pre-monsoon preparation, roads poorly maintained.
Surat Municipal Corporation
Unforeseen rain created complications, actions underway.
- Rainfall Amount (Surat)
- 14mm
- Highest Rainfall (Ankleshwar)
- 2.09 inches
- Heavy Rain Forecast
- May 22-27
- Weather System Origin
- Arabian Sea
- Areas Affected by Heavy Rain
- South Gujarat and Saurashtra
Sources
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