Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (NationPress) Several areas in Saurashtra and South Gujarat have been inundated by intense unseasonal rain in the last 24 hours, with Mahuva in Bhavnagar district recording the highest precipitation of 195 mm.

As per data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Shihor in Bhavnagar followed closely with 128 mm, while Songadh in Tapi noted 100 mm. Other regions like Jafrabad in Amreli, Una in Gir Somnath, and Umarpada in Surat each recorded over 90 mm of rainfall. Significant showers were also observed in Sutrapada (79 mm), Rajula (77 mm), Palitana (76 mm), Dediapada (74 mm), Bhavnagar city (72 mm), and Jesar (67 mm).

A total of 152 talukas across Gujarat reported rainfall, with 43 logging over an inch. Lighter showers were seen in parts of north and central Gujarat, including Mehsana, Patan, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli. While the widespread rain has provided relief from the ongoing heat, it has also led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Saurashtra.

With the official end of the monsoon season, these unseasonal rains have raised fresh concerns among farmers regarding potential crop damage.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall in parts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra in the upcoming days, linked to a depression persisting over the region.

According to the SEOC in Gandhinagar, Gujarat has accumulated 119 percent of its average seasonal rainfall as of Sunday. Zone-wise data indicates that Kutch leads with 148.14 percent, followed by South Gujarat (125.68 percent), North Gujarat (121.51 percent), East-Central Gujarat (117.24 percent), and Saurashtra (109.15 percent), resulting in a statewide average of 119.05 percent as of October 26.

In recent years, the rainfall pattern in Gujarat has exhibited increased variability, characterized by uneven distribution and frequent instances of unseasonal rain. The state typically experiences near or above-average total rainfall, exemplified by 2024 and 2025, both surpassing 115 percent of the seasonal average. However, the monsoon has become increasingly erratic, with prolonged dry spells interrupted by intense downpours leading to localized flooding. South and Central Gujarat generally receive the most rain, while North Gujarat and Kutch face considerable fluctuations, occasionally experiencing drought-like conditions despite overall favorable monsoons.