Apr 27, 2012
RAJKOT: Unseasonal rains coupled with blowing winds lashed Junagadh city and outskirts on Thursday evening. According to weather officials, the weather was clear till noon but suddenly changed by evening.
People were caught completely unawares and commuters had a tough time as roads got flooded in no time. Heavy winds blew away hoardings in the city and uprooted trees at many places.
According to a mango farmer from Vanthali Ashok Bhut, "Fortunately, the rain was limited to Junagadh city and its surrounding areas only. It could have been major cause of the concern for mango growers if rains covered the entire district. However, we have seen mangos falling from trees due to weather change which might affect the production this season."
This was the second time when mango growers survived unseasonal rainfall in the last 20 days in the region. Earlier, weather officials issued a warning of unseasonal rain showers but did not rain. But this time, a there was no warning, but it rained heavily in Junagadh city.
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