Massive Sinkhole and Heavy Rainfall Cause Chaos in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat experienced a dramatic event when a large sinkhole appeared on a road in Shela due to heavy rainfall. The sinkhole, which looked like a crater, caused water to flow into the cavity, creating a striking visual that quickly spread on social media.

Flooding and Waterlogging

In addition to the sinkhole, the rainwater also flooded the underpass near Pathik Ashram, which had to be pumped out using a water bowser. Many areas in Ahmedabad faced waterlogging, with cars and two-wheelers struggling through knee-deep water on major roads. Trees were uprooted in KK Nagar, damaging two cars.

Weather Forecast

The weather department has forecasted rainfall across Gujarat for the next five days, issuing an orange alert for Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, and Dadra Nagar Haveli. IMD Scientist Pradeep Sharma confirmed the warning, highlighting the potential for very heavy rain in Saurashtra and Kutch.

Incident at Rajkot Airport

Heavy rains also caused part of the canopy at Rajkot airport to collapse during maintenance work. Fortunately, no one was injured, and repair work is ongoing. The airport authorities have taken measures to prevent further incidents.

Widespread Rainfall Across India

The IMD has issued alerts for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms in various regions across India, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Odisha, Konkan, Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, and the northeastern states.

Record Rainfall in Delhi

Earlier this week, Delhi experienced its highest rainfall in 88 years, with 228 mm recorded in a 24-hour period. IMD scientist Soma Sen has predicted more heavy rainfall in the national capital over the next two days.