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Valsad records third-highest daily rainfall in India
Valsad in Gujarat experienced very heavy rain, with 1,064 mm in just one day.
This is the third-highest rainfall ever recorded in India.
The rain caused a lot of damage, including a major bridge.
Experts say this is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Valsad.
The previous highest was in 2002.
The rain has raised concerns about climate change and the need for better infrastructure.
Valsad recorded 1,064 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the third-highest in India.
The previous highest rainfall in Valsad was 567.8 mm in 2002.
Heavy rainfall caused extensive damage to a major bridge on the Varoli.
The India Meteorological Department reported exceptionally heavy rainfall in Valsad and adjoining areas.
Experts note this is a record-high for Valsad, nearly double the previous highest.
- Who
- Residents of Valsad, Gujarat
- What
- Record-breaking rainfall
- Where
- Valsad, Gujarat
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Why
- Due to exceptionally heavy rainfall in the region
Environmental Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Impact of Heavy Rainfall
Environmental Concerns
Heavy rainfall is a sign of climate change and requires urgent environmental action.
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure needs to be strengthened to withstand such extreme weather events.
Key facts
- Location
- Valsad, Gujarat
- Rainfall Recorded
- 1,064 mm in 24 hours
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Previous Highest Rainfall
- 567.8 mm on June 27, 2002
- Highest Rainfall in India
- 1,563.3 mm in Sohra, Cherrapunji (1995)
Quotes
A K Das
Director of the IMD’s Ahmedabad region
“This is the record‑highest rainfall recorded in Valsad district so far. The highest cumulative rainfall seen in Valsad was 567.8 mm on June 27, 2002. This is nearly double that.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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