Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad to invest Rs 900 crore in stormwater drainage
Ahmedabad, a city in Gujarat, India, recently experienced very heavy rainfall.
This caused flooding in some areas because the drainage systems couldn't handle all the water.
The city government has decided to spend Rs 900 crore to build better drainage systems.
This will help prevent flooding in the future, especially in areas that have recently been added to the city.
The government is also working to fix roads and other problems caused by the heavy rain.
They are advising people to stay safe and follow guidelines during this time.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) plans to invest Rs 900 crore in permanent stormwater drainage works.
Record rainfall in Ahmedabad exposed the need for stronger drainage infrastructure in newly merged panchayat areas and western suburbs.
AMC teams and officials are working to drain water and fix road cave-ins caused by the heavy rainfall.
Ahmedabad recorded an average rainfall of 18.42 inches, with Bopal recording the highest at 504.3 mm.
The city has deployed 245 pumps at 42 stormwater pumping stations and 305 pumps at 83 drainage pumping stations to manage the water.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Gujarat's Minister-in-Charge for Ahmedabad district, Rushikesh Patel, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- What
- Plans to invest Rs 900 crore in permanent stormwater drainage works in Ahmedabad
- When
- After record rainfall exposed the need for stronger drainage infrastructure
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To prevent future flooding and improve rainwater discharge in newly merged panchayat areas and western suburbs
Infrastructure Development
Environmental Impact
Urban Expansion
Infrastructure Development
The expansion of Ahmedabad and the inclusion of former gram panchayat areas into the municipal limits necessitate a comprehensive drainage network to prevent flooding.
Environmental Impact
The expansion and development may lead to increased runoff and potential environmental impacts, such as soil erosion and water pollution.
Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure Development
Investing Rs 900 crore in permanent stormwater drainage works is essential to improve rainwater discharge and prevent future flooding.
Environmental Impact
Such large-scale infrastructure projects can disrupt local ecosystems and may not always be the most sustainable solution.
- Total Investment
- Rs 900 crore
- Affected Areas
- Newly merged panchayat areas, western suburbs including Bopal and Ghuma, and drainage lines connected to the S.P. Ring Road
- Rainfall Recorded
- 18.42 inches (average), with Bopal recording the highest at 504.3 mm
- Pumps Operational
- 245 pumps at 42 stormwater pumping stations and 305 pumps at 83 drainage pumping stations
- Waterlogging Complaints
- 126 residential societies
- Fallen Trees Complaints
- 173
- Streetlight Complaints
- 46