Little respite from sultry weather in South Gujarat

Surat: There was some respite for people of Surat and other districts of South Gujarat from the sultry weather with light to moderate rainfall in several parts on Monday.

The showers that began early in the morning, continued till afternoon in Surat city. Roads, especially in Udhna zone got flooded for some time.

According to Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Udhna zone received the highest rainfall of 30 mm followed by Rander (19mm) and Athwa (17mm).

In South Gujarat, Vapi taluka of Valsad and Choryasi taluka of Surat district, both recorded 20 mm rainfall each. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a moderate rain forecast for the next two days for south Gujarat region. “Light to moderate rain likely at a few places in all the districts of South Gujarat region, Saurashtra and in Diu, Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli,” stated IMD.