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Over 200 calls of fallen trees and banners were received in Vadodara due to 2.5-inch rain accompanied by strong winds in the evening | News India

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Vadodara Rain Update: The Meteorological Department has predicted the last round of rain in Gujarat till September 30. Due to which rainy weather is being seen in various districts of Gujarat since this morning. However, Meghraja batted stormy in the evening in districts including Vadodara and Surat.

As far as Vadodara is concerned, Vadodara city received 65 mm (2.56 inches) of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds between 6 pm and 8 pm. The torrential rains accompanied by strong winds of 40 kmph uprooted trees and banners in Vadodara. Due to which the phone of Vadodara Fire and Emergency Center kept ringing.

Vadodara Fire and Emergency Center received more than 200 calls about fallen trees and banners. Within an hour, more than 165 trees collapsed in the city including Raopura, Sayajiganj, Alkapuri, Panigate, Gurukul Road. While MGVCL has received more than 500 calls about power supply disruption. At present, 12 teams are working to remove the fallen trees and banners.

If we look at the rainfall data in other talukas of Vadodara, Savli received 30 mm (1.18 inches), Desar 17 mm, Padra 16 mm, Waghodiya 6 mm, Dabhoi 6 mm, Shinor 4 mm. It has rained here.