The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for severe to very heavy rainfall across ten districts in Gujarat, including the Saurashtra, North, and Central regions, on Friday. In addition, 13 other districts have received yellow alerts, indicating impending rain and potential flooding.
As monsoon showers intensify across the state, the Meteorological Department has heightened its alert, predicting heavy rain for many districts. Surat, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Morbi, Porbandar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Bharuch are among the ten districts on orange alert, with heavy rains starting early this morning.
Yesterday, Gujarat experienced widespread rainfall, with 114 talukas registering precipitation between 24 hours and 6 a.m. today. Poshina in Sabarkantha district received 2 inches of rain during this period, demonstrating the severity and geographic reach of the weather system.
Umargam taluka in Valsad district received the most rainfall, with 41 mm, resulting in floods in low-lying regions such as Valsad and Umbergaon. Overflowing rains near Sanjan Bridge in Umargam delayed traffic and inconvenienced commuters. Meanwhile, Vapi taluka received 30 mm of rain, much to the delight of children and youngsters enjoying the monsoon showers.
According to the IMD forecast, numerous districts in Saurashtra, including Vadodara, Chota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, and Surat, will experience mild to moderate rain with thunderstorms. The forecast also includes regions of North Gujarat, such as Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar, where intermittent rains are expected throughout the day.
Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the monsoon season brings both relief and challenges. Local authorities are on standby to address any emergencies arising from the heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
