Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Floods Ahmedabad, Rescues Underway
Ahmedabad experienced very heavy rain, causing floods in many parts of the city.
Fire teams rescued people stuck in cars, lifts, and buses.
Some roads and underpasses were closed because of the water.
Schools and colleges were closed the next day.
The government warned people to stay safe and not go into low-lying areas near rivers.
The rain is expected to continue, and people are advised to stay home if possible.
Ahmedabad received 6.43 inches of rain in 12 hours, causing severe flooding.
Fire teams rescued at least 50 people from cars, lifts, and buses.
Eight underpasses were shut, with two remaining closed due to flooding.
Five incidents of wall and roof collapses were reported, but no casualties occurred.
Schools and colleges were closed on Friday due to the heavy rain forecast.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Ahmedabad
- What
- Heavy rainfall causing flooding and rescues
- When
- Thursday, with forecasts for continued heavy rain
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Why
- Exceptionally heavy rainfall due to monsoon season
Rescue Efforts
Infrastructure Challenges
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Fire teams rescued at least 50 people from locked cars, lifts, and stranded school buses.
Infrastructure Challenges
Rescue operations were hindered by waterlogged roads and flooded underpasses.
Infrastructure Response
Rescue Efforts
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation deployed dewatering equipment and closed underpasses to manage flooding.
Infrastructure Challenges
Despite efforts, 43 housing societies were waterlogged, and several underpasses remained shut.
- Rainfall Amount
- 6.43 inches in 12 hours
- Worst Affected Areas
- Bakrol, Sarkhej, Bopal
- Rescues Conducted
- At least 50 people
- Underpasses Shut
- 8 underpasses, 2 remained shut
- Wall Collapses
- 5 incidents reported
- Schools and Colleges
- Closed on Friday
- IMD Alert
- Red alert for exceptionally heavy rainfall
