Gujarat Rains: 61 people died due to havoc in the state | Matrabhumi

Ahmedabad also experienced heavy downpour resulting in rise of water level of some rivers which inundated various low-lying areas of the city. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation decided to keep schools and colleges closed in Ahmedabad on Monday in view of heavy rains. The average rainfall recorded was 114.3 millimetres.

Heavy rains also battered various districts including Valsad, Navsari, Tapi and others. Paldi, Vasana, and Ellis Bridge areas received the maximum rainfall of 241.3 mm.

Amid flood-like situation and forecast of heavy rains for the next two days, rescue teams evacuated around 700 people who were taken to safe spots.

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