Streets, lanes, thoroughfares as well as roads in the low-laying areas remained partially waterlogged, especially within the walled city, affecting movement of vehicles. However, rail, highway and air traffic was not affected, officials concerned said.

Schoolchildren, office-goers and the general public in the markets were seen with umbrellas or wrapped in raincoats. Indeed, the public markets and shopping complexes usually crowded wore a near-deserted look.

As forecast, more than 64 mm rain was recorded in the Vadodara city and taluka during the past 24 hours, of which only about 4 mm rain was recorded in city between 8 am and 6 pm. Though it led to people being drenched, the rainfall was meagre in amount. According to experts, it would take several inches of rain -- there are 25 mm in an inch -- over a short span of time to actually flood a narrow lane or a low-lying area given average drainage conditions.

Meanwhile, sources in the Narmada Bachao Andolan said the river level in the Hapeshwar area was at the 92-metre mark. District control room flatly denied it.