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Ahmedabad Plunged in 3.31‑inch Rainfall, Bopal and Vatva Hit Hard
✍️ GujaratSamachar English
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Ahmedabad recorded a record 3.31 inches of rainfall by 2 PM, flooding streets and severely impacting the Bopal and Vatva localities.
By 2 PM, Ahmedabad had received a record 3.31 inches of rain, the heaviest in recent memory, according to the local meteorological department.
The deluge flooded low‑lying areas, especially in the Bopal and Vatva neighbourhoods, causing traffic snarls and waterlogging on main roads.
City officials deployed water pumps and set up temporary traffic control measures, while residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid flooded zones.
Meteorologists predict that the rainfall may continue into the evening, and authorities have issued a weather alert for the rest of the day.
The deluge flooded low‑lying areas, especially in the Bopal and Vatva neighbourhoods, causing traffic snarls and waterlogging on main roads.
City officials deployed water pumps and set up temporary traffic control measures, while residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid flooded zones.
Meteorologists predict that the rainfall may continue into the evening, and authorities have issued a weather alert for the rest of the day.