Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ahmedabad records fourth highest rainfall in history
Ahmedabad recently experienced its fourth highest rainfall in history, with 294.6 mm recorded in just 24 hours.
This heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic problems in the city.
The highest rainfall was recorded in the Bopal and Bakrol areas.
The weather officials say this was due to five weather systems active over Gujarat.
The previous highest rainfall record was in July 1927, with 414.8 mm.
This event highlights the need for better infrastructure to handle such extreme weather conditions.
Ahmedabad recorded 294.6 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the fourth highest in its history.
The highest rainfall in Ahmedabad was recorded in July 1927 with 414.8 mm.
Bopal and Bakrol areas received the highest rainfall, with 467.5 mm and 462.5 mm respectively.
The heavy rainfall was attributed to five weather systems activated over Gujarat.
The rainfall caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Ahmedabad and Surat.
- Who
- Residents of Ahmedabad and Surat
- What
- Record rainfall causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Ahmedabad and Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- Due to five weather systems activated over Gujarat
Environmental Concerns
Urban Development
Infrastructure Preparedness
Environmental Concerns
The heavy rainfall exposed the city's inadequate drainage and infrastructure, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
Urban Development
Urban planners argue that continuous development and modernization can help mitigate the impact of such extreme weather events in the future.
- Rainfall Amount
- 294.6 mm in 24 hours
- Highest Rainfall Record
- 414.8 mm in July 1927
- Areas with Highest Rainfall
- Bopal (467.5 mm), Bakrol (462.5 mm)
- Weather Systems
- Five weather systems activated over Gujarat
- Date of Record
- July 24, 2024