Gandhinagar: Several talukas of South Gujarat recorded light to moderate rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today, with Kaprada in Valsad district receiving the highest rainfall at 54 mm (2.13 inches). Following closely were Vaghai in Dang district with 45 mm (1.77 inches), Dang-Ahwa with 44 mm (1.73 inches), Khergam in Navsari with 43 mm (1.69 inches), Vansada in Navsari with 41 mm (1.61 inches), and Dharampur in Valsad recording 37 mm (1.46 inches).

Light to moderate showers were also reported from other parts of Valsad, Navsari, Tapi, Surat, Narmada, Chhota Udepur, and Bharuch districts. A total of 95 talukas received rain on Tuesday; among these, some talukas in Central Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch received only light rainfall, mostly around 1 to 5 mm (0.04 to 0.20 inches). Areas like Viramgam, Visavadar, Morbi, Keshod, Idar, Talaja, and Ranpur recorded minimal showers of just 1 mm (0.04 inch).

Overall, South Gujarat districts, particularly Valsad, Dang, and Navsari, witnessed comparatively higher rainfall, while the central and western regions saw scattered and light precipitation during the period.

The rains that lashed the state heavily on Sunday have since subsided, with none of the places receiving heavy rainfall (over 2.5 inches as per IMD) during the last 24 hours. Furthermore, the IMD in its latest forecast has also projected scattered light rain during the next seven days till August 5th. DeshGujarat