The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain forecast for Gujarat over the next six days. This warning comes as the state has already experienced heavy rainfall in many areas, particularly in Saurashtra, South, and Central Gujarat. On June 27, the department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain in Kutch, Rajkot, Junagadh, Navsari, Valsad, Patan, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, and Mahisagar districts. A Yellow Alert has been issued for several other districts including Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Morbi, Surendranagar, Botad, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Narmada, Chhota Udaipur, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar.
The forecast indicates that from June 29 to July 1, districts such as Kutch, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Narmada, Chhota Udaipur, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Mahisagar, Dahod, and Surat will likely witness heavy rainfall.
On July 2, an Orange Alert for extremely heavy rain will be in effect for Mahisagar, Dahod, and Chhota Udaipur, while a Yellow Alert will be issued for Kutch, Patan, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Aravalli, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Panchmahal, Narmada, Tapi, Surat, Dang, Valsad, Navsari, Amreli, and Bhavnagar.
In recent days, the region has seen significant rainfall, leading to challenging conditions. In Navsari district, heavy rain has caused the Kaveri River to overflow, affecting over 250 families with floodwaters entering homes. In Junagadh, heavy rainfall has also created a flood-like situation, particularly in Keshod, where more than 3 inches of rain have been recorded.
Surat and Ahmedabad have also faced heavy downpours, resulting in flooded streets and difficult travel conditions. In some areas of Ahmedabad, water has accumulated to knee-deep levels, causing disruption.
The Meteorological Department has cautioned residents of Gujarat to stay alert for the upcoming weather changes. A Red Alert has been issued for several districts indicating the possibility of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong winds of 41 to 61 km/h.
As the monsoon progresses, the state has recorded significant rainfall, which has improved water storage in reservoirs. Currently, water levels in Gujarat’s reservoirs stand at 45.80%. This rainfall is crucial for agriculture, but it poses risks of flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Officials are urging farmers and fishermen to be cautious and avoid risky areas during this period. The heavy rains are expected to continue affecting daily life in Gujarat, with schools and transportation services likely to face interruptions. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather alerts and be prepared for emergencies as the monsoon season continues to unfold.
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