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Dilip Patel
Ahmedabad, October 29, 2025
Gujarat has experienced four unseasonal rains: before Navratri, during Navratri, during Diwali, and after Diwali. Low pressure in the Arabian Sea caused rainfall across Gujarat. The floods have devastated farmers’ five months of hard work. Crops like cotton, peanuts, paddy, soybeans, fruit and flower gardens, and vegetables have suffered significant damage.
The Agriculture Department had expected a production of 12 million 57 thousand tons, including grains, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds. However, if the floods result in a 30 percent loss, it can be estimated that farmers have suffered losses ranging from 350,000 tons to 400,000 tons.
A 10 percent loss can be calculated as follows: 1.2 million 05 thousand 700 tons.
At 30 percent, the loss can be estimated at 3.6 million tons.
Price Loss
If the average price of all crops is only ₹25 per kilogram, the loss can be estimated at ₹3,000 crore to ₹9,000 crore.
If the average price of a kilogram is tripled to ₹50, the loss could be up to ₹27,000 crore.
Loss to Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Peppers, and Spices –
Vegetables, fruits, flowers, peppers, and spices are cultivated on a total area of 2.16 million hectares, producing 28.6 million tons annually. The average yield per hectare is 13 tons. If price and losses are estimated at only 10 percent, the production loss is expected to be 2.8 million tons.
Unseasonal rains adversely affected the good production of custard apple.
Where did it rain?
Unseasonal rain in Gir Somnath: Kodinar
Peanuts and Soybeans
October 25, 2025
After six days of rain, most of the region has received rain. Coastal Gujarat and Saurashtra-South Gujarat, North Gujarat, Kutch
In Bhavnagar, custard apple trees were uprooted, and others were damaged, resulting in losses of 10 to 20 percent.
October 27, 2025
In Navsari district, paddy crops were due to be harvested on 55,000 hectares. Farmers have suffered financial losses. The soaked paddy will be purchased at a lower price by the mill or rice processor.
The Agriculture Department had released sowing and production estimates for 2025-26. However, unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and winds have occurred three times since the monsoon, causing significant losses.
Therefore, farmers are saying that an average of 30 percent production loss is expected for important crops.
Paddy
The Agriculture Department had estimated that 2.2 million tons of paddy would be harvested from 9 lakh hectares. The average yield of paddy was estimated at 2,500 kilograms per hectare.
Sowing of Other Cereals
Other cereals were estimated to be harvested on 478,000 hectares during the monsoon season.
Other cereals were estimated to be harvested on 872,000 hectares, yielding approximately 2,200 kilograms per hectare. This included sorghum, millet, maize, ragi, and small grains.
Pulses
Paddy was estimated to be sown on a total of 460,000 hectares, including urad, mung, and fenugreek, and a production of 485,000 tons was estimated. An average of 1,950 kilograms of pulses was to be harvested per hectare.
Oilseeds
Oilseeds were sown on 3,177,000 hectares, with production expected to be 8.5 million tons, with an average yield of 2,688 kilograms per hectare.
Groundnuts
6.6 million tons were expected to be harvested from 2.2 million hectares. The Agriculture Department had predicted an average production of 2990 kilograms per hectare.
Soybean
Sown on 287,000 hectares, and harvesting of 471,000 tons was expected. The production per hectare was estimated at 1642 kilograms.
Castor
Castor is also growing in the fields. 143,500 tons were expected to be harvested on 634,000 hectares. The production per hectare was expected to be 2265 kilograms.
Cotton
Cotton is expected to be sown on 214,000 hectares, and 733,800 bales of cotton could be produced. The yield was estimated at 582.49 kilograms per hectare.
The cotton has turned yellow due to dampness. The fibers have turned black. Cotton samples are rejected on the grounds of quality. A concession should be made to this effect and all types of cotton should be purchased at the same price.
Damage
The ripe peanut crop has begun to wilt due to wetness, which has deteriorated the quality of the peanuts. Farmers have expressed concern that unseasonal rains will dull the cotton’s shine and cause its prices to fall. There is also a fear that increased moisture in the fields due to the drought will increase the incidence of fungal diseases and pests.
Farmers have demanded that the state government immediately survey the crop damage and promptly disburse adequate relief. They say that it is impossible for them to bear such a huge financial loss and that if they do not receive timely government assistance, they will be buried under a mountain of debt.
The ‘recession’ brings despair to farmers. The ‘recession’ brings despair to farmers.
Earlier, farmers devastated by the rains in August-September had barely received relief, but now they have suffered another economic blow.
Just as harvest time is approaching, nature’s fury has erupted, and water in the form of mud returns to the harvested crops in the farmers’ fields, worsening the situation.
Excessive Rainfall
The state received 25 percent more rainfall than average. Saurashtra received 17 percent more rainfall, and South Gujarat received 30 percent more rainfall.
Banana Prices
Due to damage to the banana crop, the price of a dozen bananas that used to sell for ₹7 rose to ₹50-₹60. 20 kg of bananas were purchased from farmers for just ₹100-₹140.
Farmer
Demands of the Organizations
• A quick survey of the damage should be conducted using satellite.
• Immediate financial compensation should be provided to farmers based on the survey.
• Full waiver of crop loans for the current year.
• The crop insurance scheme discontinued in Gujarat should be restarted.
• A minimum of ₹1 lakh per hectare should be provided for land erosion.
• A support price should be established.
Farmers demanded immediate purchase of cotton at higher prices.
Castor Oil
Crops like castor oil will not be affected.
Animal Fodder
The straw for animal feed has become soaked in the fields. Animal fodder is drying out.
The soaking of rice straw will lead to a shortage of animal fodder.
Seeds and Fertilizers
Farmers have been financially ruined due to the loss of valuable crops due to the high cost of seeds, fertilizers, water, and labor.
APMC
To avoid losses, farmers should immediately move their agricultural produce and harvested crops to a safe place or cover them tightly with plastic or tarpaulin, secure fertilizers and seeds to prevent them from getting wet, and store grains and agricultural produce at the APMC by covering them or placing them under a shed, the District Agriculture Officer urged.
All auction activities were suspended at the Tarapur Market Yard.
Surendranagar
Rain fell for the third consecutive day in 10 talukas of Surendranagar district. Wadhawan, Chuda, and Sayla received the most rainfall, reaching over an inch. Drizzle also occurred in Dhrangadhra, Patdi, Lakhtar, Chotila, Than, and Limdi districts.
The cotton crop was destroyed. In Wadhawan taluka, a leading vegetable producer, farmers were unable to grow vegetables such as green peppers, eggplant, and turiya as their fields were submerged in water.
The situation has become dire when it comes to selling agricultural produce.
28th
Unseasonal rains fell in 119 talukas across the state as of 6 pm on the 28th.
With an average of 3 inches in Gujarat and half to a quarter of an inch on the 29th, the state has recorded a total of over 44 inches of rainfall so far. Out of 251 talukas,
Roads
41 roads in the state remained closed due to winter rains.
Potholes on the highway around Vadodara have once again caused a 4-kilometer-long traffic jam between Por and Bamangam, causing significant inconvenience to motorists.
While this was initially the responsibility of the National Highway Authority, the Vadodara City Police have carpeted the road and deployed teams to ease traffic congestion.
Electricity
Damage to 26,000 electricity poles. Power outages in 18,000 villages.
Cable failures at 16 locations in Vadodara city. Blackouts in 20,000 homes. The electricity company’s helpline in Vadodara city was inundated with calls throughout the night. The company received 1,200 complaints. Two transformers were damaged in the Gorwa and Sardar Estate subdivisions.
Sea – Fishermen
The sea in Gujarat became rough and a pressure area formed. LC 3 warning signals were posted at all ports in the state. A warning is issued against venturing into the sea.
Due to the bad weather, marine farmers returned with many boats from the Mediterranean Sea.
Forty thousand boats returned to coastal ports, including Porbandar, Okha, Veraval, Mangrol, and Jafrabad. Fishermen are facing an economic crisis.
Fishing resumed in Gujarat on August 15, 2025, after a four-month shutdown during the monsoon season. During those two and a half months, fishermen suffered heavy losses due to bad weather and cyclone warnings. Workers were burdened with numerous expenses, including wages and diesel.
Administration
Employees have been ordered not to leave their offices and headquarters. Five SDRF teams have been deployed, and 15 NDRF teams are on standby.
Rescue Operation
During heavy rains near the Hiran River bridge near Veraval, 30 people were rescued and relocated to a school after water entered their huts.
Water entered all residential homes around the Kumbhnath Sukhnath Mahadev in Rajula, Amreli.
Rainwater also entered homes in low-lying areas, including the Janta Plot area in Mahuva, Nutan Nagar Mill Chaali, and the Japa area in Khar.
According to reports from Rajula-Amreli, 50 people, including children and farm laborers, were rescued from Uchaiya village in the taluka, 50 from Bhayadar, and 70 from Dharnanes village. The evacuated people were given shelter in a primary school.
A pregnant woman trapped in the flood-affected Samadhiyala area of Rajula was rescued and taken to the hospital with the help of a JCB.
Due to the floods, a milk van on the Rampara Causeway and a tempo loaded with milk at the Pipavav port in Rampara village were swept away. Villagers rescued the drivers of both vehicles using ropes.
The house of Samatbhai Vajabhai in Thansa village of Lathi collapsed. Water entered houses around the Kumbhnath Sukhnath Mahadev Temple.
Water also entered some houses near the Kansara drain near the Kesariya Hanuman Temple in the Kaliyabid area of Bhavnagar city.
Stranded in the Desert
On October 29, 70 people who had gone to visit Vachraj Dada became stranded in the desert near Jhinjuwada village in Patdi taluka. They were travelling in a private luxury bus and five to six cars. Villagers and temple volunteers rescued the people and vehicles trapped in the mud with the help of tractors. Food arrangements were also made.
Bridges and Roads
Due to heavy water pressure in Vallabhipur, Bhavnagar, drains between Pachegam and Haliyad broke, preventing farmers from accessing their fields and disrupting traffic. The diversion of the Ghelo River was also damaged due to the heavy flow of water.
Rivers
Unseasonal
Due to the rain, rivers are overflowing.
The Saraswati River in Gir-Somnath was overflowing.
The dam has become dangerous.
The gates of the dam built for salt control in Vadodara Jhala village of Sutrapada taluka were not opened during the rain, causing water to enter 2,000 acres of surrounding land and turning fields into ponds. Farmers’ standing mills were destroyed.
19 out of 35 gates of Dam No. 2 on the Dhatarwadi River were opened, causing water to overflow on both banks in Dhatarwadi. There have been demands for the suspension of dam officials.
Morbi
Machhu Dam in Morbi overflows
Rice
Rice crop standing in the fields
The rain and wind have damaged the crop. Stacks of paddy stored in the fields or barns for sale after harvesting have also been soaked in rainwater, degrading their quality.
Reasonable prices will not be available. Farmers who went to sell paddy after the market opened on the fifth day are also likely to receive lower prices.
Kheda
In the Galteshwar taluka of Kheda district, three days of rain have washed away more than 2,000 bighas of paddy crop in 20 villages. The water on the harvested paddy has turned into floating rice in the fields.
Anand
Paddy has been harvested in the fields in Charotar Panthak. In Anand district, one and a half inches of unseasonal rain has damaged 50,000 hectares of paddy crop. The paddy crop was to be harvested and put up for sale in the market.
Ahmedabad
Ambedkar district produces the highest amount of paddy in Gujarat. Standing paddy fields and stacks of harvested paddy got soaked, causing heavy losses. The rain has caused severe damage to agriculture in rural areas of Ahmedabad, including Bavla, Dholka, Sanand, Dhandhuka, and Daskroi.
Balasinor
In Mahisagar district, standing paddy, cotton, and tobacco crops have suffered the most damage.
Deaths
Three people, including a farmer couple, died from electrocution in Dungrali Devaliya village, Kalawad, Jamnagar. The incident occurred while they were working in the farm stable.
Idol in Water
Flooding in the Saraswati River in Gir-Somnath caused water to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the Madhavrai Bhagwan Temple, with 8 to 10 feet of water covering the idol. Darshan and worship services were suspended.
Warning
Yellow Alert
Yellow alert is in effect for the coastal areas of Bhavnagar, Amreli, Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Diu, Botad, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli on October 30.
Orange Alert
Orange alert issued in 5 districts including Gir-Somnath, Diu, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Surat, and Navsari.
Rain Warning
Heavy rain alert has been issued in Porbandar, Junagadh, Botad, Bharuch, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Narmada, Tapi, Dang, Valsad, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Heavy Rain Assistance
Funds not disbursed for heavy rain assistance
The government announced ₹319 crore and ₹1450 crore, a total of ₹1769 crore, for the heavy rains that occurred in July and August 2024, but in reality, the government has not disbursed even ₹500 crore of the ₹1769 crore.
2024 Aid
After stating that the announcement of a package for the October 2024 drought had been pending for 10 months, when the government announced the package in August 2025, it was announced only for six districts and only for cotton crops.
Vegetables
Farmers say that vegetables and other crops have suffered heavy losses.
Flowers on vegetable plants have fallen, threatening crop failure.
Unseasonal Rains
May 4, 2025
Unseasonal rains were recorded in Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, and Surendranagar. Agricultural and horticultural crops have suffered heavy losses due to the summer drought.
May 5, 2025
Unseasonal rains occurred in many parts of Gujarat. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in many parts of the state over the next five days.
May 6, 2025
Unseasonal rains hit 168 talukas in northern Gujarat, damaging sesame, millet, mung beans, and other crops.
May 17, 2025
Rain on March 15, 2015
The mango crop in Talala, Somnath, has been severely affected by rain and wind. Mangoes have fallen, causing damage to the crop by 50%, papaya by 20%, bananas by 15%, sesame by 40%, and paddy by 15%.
September 29, 2025
Farmers in Saurashtra and Kutch districts have suffered heavy crop losses due to the devastation caused by unseasonal rains.
MLA’s Letter
Dhrangadhra MLA Prakashbhai Varmora has written to the Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister, stating that the unseasonal rains in Dhrangadhra-Halvad have caused significant damage to crops, including sorghum, peanuts, cotton, and other crops in the area. The government should announce immediate relief. This is a report based on newspapers. (Google translation from Gujarati)
