At least 14 dead and 16 injured as unseasonal storms hit Gujarat, India
At least 14 people were reported dead and 16 injured across Gujarat as unseasonal storms swept through the state from Sunday to Monday, May 4 and 5, 2025.
Storm clouds over Surat, Gujrat on May 5, 2025. Image credit: Weatherman Uttam
At least 14 people were reported dead as severe storms struck Gujrat over the past two days, while 16 others were injured.
The rain, hailstorm, and dust storms affected around 168 talukas across many districts of Gujarat, mainly in Saurashtra, Kutch, and parts of central Gujarat, according to official reports on Monday.
The deaths were caused by multiple storm-related disasters, including wall collapses, tree falls, and lightning strikes. At least five deaths were reported in Kheda district, four in Dahod, three in Vadodara, and one each in Ahmedabad and Aravalli.
Heavy rain in #Vadodara pic.twitter.com/E8XAxDgaFx
— Our Vadodara (@ourvadodara) May 5, 2025
In Saurashtra, rain with #hailstorm and wind is being seen in Botad and Rajkot areas.
— Weatherman Uttam (@Gujarat_weather) May 5, 2025
when botad Heavy #rain with hailstorm was seen in Pipardi village and Rajkot.#Gujratrain #Gujaratweather #Rajkot@rushikesh_agre_ @Monsoontv_india @shetty_athreya @pradhyu78651514 pic.twitter.com/NQFxhLep2d
At least 26 animal deaths occurred due to the severe weather, with Panchmahal district reporting 9 animal deaths, followed by Mahesena reporting 7. Meanwhile, 7 homes were damaged during the storms, 6 of which were in Panchmahal while 1 was reported in Kheda.
Rain was seen in Rajkot, Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka areas with #lightning flashes at night.
— Weatherman Uttam (@Gujarat_weather) May 6, 2025
Rain was seen in Upleta of #Rajkot and Khambhaliya of Devbhoomi Dwarka with strong winds. #GujaratWeather#Gujratrain pic.twitter.com/yitWVzSLgT
Heavy rain was seen in some areas of #Banaskantha in North Gujarat at night
— Weatherman Uttam (@Gujarat_weather) May 6, 2025
Heavy rain was seen in #Deesa with lightning flashes at night #Gujratrain#GujaratWeather pic.twitter.com/IuMTPsPEU6
Marble-sized hail and moderate rainfall were reported across multiple regions. Rainfall totals of up to 40 mm (1.5 inches) were recorded in parts of Kheda, while multiple districts reported over 30 mm (1 inch) of rainfall in 24 hours to 06:00 local time (LT) on Tuesday.
Even in Rajkot it’s heavy rain accompanied by hailstones pic.twitter.com/ituYzonFk0
— rhy_ka_pahad (@TitanInMaking) May 6, 2025
In Ahmedabad, a severe dust storm was followed by heavy rain in several parts of the city on Monday night, May 5. Strong winds led to the collapse of at least 46 trees in 75 reported incidents.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain in the city on Tuesday. Wind speeds of 40–50 km/h (25–31 mph)caused widespread dust storms in many areas, significantly reducing visibility and toppling hoardings onto roads.
A severe dust storm was observed in the #Ahmadabad area in the evening. #AhmedabadRains #gujaratrains pic.twitter.com/HN3AfWYL5e
— Weatherman Uttam (@Gujarat_weather) May 5, 2025
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