At least nine people have died in Surat over the past two days as torrential monsoon rains triggered severe flooding across the city and several parts of Gujarat. The intense downpour has disrupted normal life, inundated low-lying areas and raised concerns over rising water levels in rivers and reservoirs across the state. Five weather systems active simultaneously over Gujarat have intensified the southwest monsoon, bringing extremely heavy rainfall to South Gujarat and parts of the Saurashtra region.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain at isolated places in districts including Surat, Tapi, Narmada, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Amreli and Bhavnagar. The impact of the extreme weather conditions was visible across Gujarat on Wednesday morning, with rainfall recorded in 59 talukas between 6 am and 10 am. Kaprada in Valsad district recorded the highest rainfall during this period at 1.26 inches, followed by Nanapondha, which received 1.14 inches.

Although rainfall intensity reduced in some areas, authorities warned that the risk from overflowing water bodies remained high. Officials said the situation has shifted from direct rainfall to rising river and reservoir levels. Continuous heavy showers in Valsad district have resulted in increased inflows into the Madhuban Dam, prompting authorities to issue alerts for residents living in downstream areas. People in vulnerable locations have been advised to remain cautious and follow safety instructions issued by local administrations.

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The past 24 hours have witnessed unusually intense rainfall across Gujarat, with precipitation recorded in 195 talukas. Six talukas received more than 10 inches of rain, reflecting the widespread nature of the monsoon activity. Several districts have reported waterlogging, traffic disruptions and challenges for local authorities managing the impact of the flooding. Surat district emerged as the worst-affected region, recording some of the highest rainfall figures in the state. Palsana received around 18 inches of rainfall, while Kamrej recorded 17 inches. Other severely affected areas included Navsari with 15 inches, Surat city with 14 inches, Kaprada with 13 inches and Jalalpore with 11 inches of rainfall.

The heavy rainfall has placed pressure on civic agencies and disaster management teams, who are monitoring flood-prone areas and responding to emergencies. Rescue and relief operations are being coordinated in affected regions, while authorities continue to assess damage caused by the flooding. The Gujarat government and district administrations have urged residents to remain vigilant as weather systems continue to influence the region. With more rainfall expected in parts of the state, officials are focusing on preventing further loss of life, managing water discharge from reservoirs and ensuring timely assistance to communities affected by the monsoon floods.

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