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Kheda and Matar Witness Record 1‑inch Rainfall Amid Rising Temperatures
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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The districts of Kheda and Matar in Gujarat received the highest rainfall of about 1 inch in recent days, while the state saw a rise in temperatures with Ahmedabad recording the hottest readings.
Kheda and Matar districts in Gujarat recorded the highest rainfall in recent days, with measurements reaching roughly 1 inch (25 mm) across several weather stations.
The sudden downpour has caused localized flooding in low‑lying areas, prompting local authorities to deploy water‑pump teams and issue warnings to farmers about potential crop damage.
At the same time, Gujarat’s mercury has climbed, with Ahmedabad registering the state’s highest temperature for the week.
The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority has urged residents to stay alert and has set up emergency shelters in affected villages.
The sudden downpour has caused localized flooding in low‑lying areas, prompting local authorities to deploy water‑pump teams and issue warnings to farmers about potential crop damage.
At the same time, Gujarat’s mercury has climbed, with Ahmedabad registering the state’s highest temperature for the week.
The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority has urged residents to stay alert and has set up emergency shelters in affected villages.