14 killed in Gujarat as unseasonal rain and thunderstorms batter the State

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• Nov 27, 2023 | Guriya Khatun

Two hundred and twenty of Gujarat's twenty-five talukas saw up to fifty millimetres of rain in ten hours starting at six a.m. on Sunday, severely affecting daily life.

Digital Desk: Following intense, unexpected rain on Sunday, at least 14 people lost their lives, and crops were damaged in Gujarat. After the morning's severe showers, ten more persons were hurt.

Two hundred and twenty of Gujarat's twenty-five talukas saw up to fifty millimetres of rain in ten hours starting at six am. on Sunday, severely affecting daily life.

Numerous parts of Saurashtra were also reported to have had strong hailstorms, which gave the impression that the surrounding terrain was blanketed with snow.

Numerous locations reported experiencing strong winds with gusts, which resulted in incidences of trees falling.

Two people perished in Bharuch and three in Dahod from lightning strikes. The following places had one death each: Amreli, Kheda, Sabarkantha, Botad, Dwarka, Panchmahal, Surendranagar, and Surat.

Additionally, other lightning events claimed the lives of at least 40 animals.

The Khanderi Cricket Stadium in Rajkot sustained significant damage due to floods. The loss is expected to be between Rs 1.5 and Rs 2 crore, according to sources. The downpour in Morbi, Saurashtra, prompted the closure of industrial and ceramic businesses.

State government authorities are on high alert due to the current circumstances. Talking over the phone with the Agriculture Minister, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the losses incurred by the farmers while on an important visit to Japan.

Additionally, a survey about agricultural losses is to be carried out by the government.

Based on a cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea and adjacent Saurashtra and Kutch areas, the India Meteorological Department explained the unseasonal rainfall.

Heavy rain is expected to fall all night long in certain parts of the state.

The Orange and Red colour zones of western Gujarat are expected to see mild to moderate rainfall in the next hours, along with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hailstorms, according to a statement released by the Meteorological Department at about 8:30 p.m.

Monday is probably going to be better, according to statements made earlier today by Met authorities.