Downpour Brings Relief to Ghats, Exceeding Season's Rainfall Average

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As the monsoon downpour continued to drench the city, a total of 56.6 mm (more than two inches) of rain was recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the season's tally to 740.6 mm (more than 29 inches). This amount is significant, considering the annual rainfall of the city is typically 36 inches. The Gambhir Dam gates were opened to maintain the water level at less than 2250 Mc Ft, a situation that has not arisen in three to four years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The city received 56.6 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, exceeding the two-inch mark.
  • The season's tally stands at 740.6 mm, surpassing the average annual rainfall of 36 inches.
  • The Gambhir Dam gates were opened to 18 meters at night and 6 meters in the morning to maintain the water level.
  • The gates have had to be kept open for the first time in three to four years.
  • The Undasa and Sahibkhedi reservoirs are filled with water, ensuring drinking water availability until next year.
  • The Angareshwar temple was previously submerged, but its doors opened in the morning, allowing darshan and puja to resume.
  • The ghats are still submerged, with policemen deployed as a precaution.
  • The Kshipra river was in spate due to heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday, but water has started receding from the Badnagar Bridge.

Statistics:

  • 56.6 mm: Rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours.
  • 740.6 mm: Season's tally of rainfall, exceeding the average annual rainfall of 36 inches.
  • 18 meters: Water level at night in the Gambhir Dam gates.
  • 6 meters: Reduction in water level in the Gambhir Dam gates by morning.
  • 2250 Mc Ft: Target water level to be maintained in the Gambhir Dam.
  • 36 inches: Average annual rainfall of the city.
  • 29 inches: Current season's tally, equivalent to 740.6 mm.

Sources:

  • FP News Service DOWNPOUR | 56.6 mm rainfall in 24 hrs Ghats still submerged, season's tally already 740.6 mm.