Gujarat Monsoon Deluge: Car Swept Away in Floodwaters as State Faces Heavy Rainfall

Monsoon in Gujarat is breaking the records of all the previous years and some of the roads of the state have become swimming pools. A viral video is circulating on the internet in which a car can be seen floating like a wood log after heavy rain in Khambhat. 

With the monsoon trough currently active over Gujarat, most areas in the state are expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming days. Ahmedabad district may see light to moderate showers. 

The video was posted on social media platform X in which a parked car was swept away in the flood water in Gujarat’s Khambhat. 

Check out the Viral Video:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rain for several regions on Friday, including Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, and Valsad.

On Sunday, Gurgaon enjoyed pleasant weather with dark clouds and light showers, though temperatures remained slightly above normal. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on August 20 and 21. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality stayed in the moderate range, continuing its streak of satisfactory air quality since July 28—the longest such streak since 2020.

Ahmedabad Weekly Weather Forecast: August 22 - August 28

From August 22nd to August 26th, Ahmedabad will experience predominantly cloudy skies with heavy rainfall. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 34°C. On August 27th and 28th, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with occasional rain or thundershowers, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 32°C. Expect continued heavy downpours throughout the week, leading to high humidity and persistent cloud cover across the city.