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Record Rainfall Paralyzes Ahmedabad, Schools Closed
Ahmedabad experienced a record rainfall of 294.6 mm in just 24 hours, which is the highest since 2000.
This heavy rain caused many areas of the city to flood, including roads, residential areas, and shops.
Several underpasses were closed due to flooding, and many cars and two-wheelers were stranded on the roads.
The Fire and Emergency Services team rescued people who were trapped in their homes.
Schools and colleges were closed on Saturday, and Anganwadis were closed until July 27.
Many trees and branches fell, causing traffic chaos.
Shop owners in a commercial complex complained about the lack of help from authorities, leading to significant losses.
The city is working to pump out water and clear the roads.
Ahmedabad received 294.6 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest since 2000.
Flooding submerged roads, residential areas, and shops, leading to rescue operations.
Six underpasses were closed due to flooding, and cars were stranded on main roads.
Schools and colleges were closed on Saturday, and Anganwadis were closed until July 27.
Residents and shop owners complained about delayed and insufficient help from authorities.
- Who
- Residents of Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Fire and Emergency Services team
- What
- Record rainfall causes severe flooding in Ahmedabad, leading to school closures and rescue operations
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- When
- Between 6 am Thursday and 6 am Friday
- Why
- Heavy rainfall of 294.6 mm in 24 hours, the highest since 2000, caused widespread flooding and disruption
Residents and Shop Owners
Authorities
Response to Flooding
Residents and Shop Owners
Residents and shop owners complained about delayed and insufficient help from authorities, leading to significant losses and hardships.
Authorities
Authorities responded by rescuing stranded residents, closing flooded underpasses, and distributing food and snacks to affected people.
Key facts
- Rainfall Amount
- 294.6 mm in 24 hours
- Highest Single-Day Rainfall Since
- 2000 (325.9 mm)
- Areas Flooded
- Sabarmati, Chharanagar, Rabarivas, Moti Bakery, Ektanagar, Punit Nagar, Atmaram Park, Krushnabaug, Bhagwat Bungalows, Valinath Chowk, Ambli BRTS, K K Nagar, Patidar Chowk, Bhairavnath
- Underpasses Closed
- Makaraba, Parimal, Daxini, Kaligam, Chandlodiya-3, Chandkheda-243
- Schools Closed
- July 25 (Saturday)
- Anganwadis Closed Until
- July 27
- Tree Fall Complaints
- 166 (129 trees, 52 branches)
- Flooded Shops
- 40 shops in Indraprastha Complex
Quotes
Badal Patel
Shop owner in a flooded commercial area
“"I am staring at a loss of nearly Rs 18-20 lakh as I could not retrieve the costly mobile phones and other electronic items," Badal Patel told The Indian Express.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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