Is Gujarat Prepared for Six Days of Heavy Rainfall?

Ahmedabad, June 27 (NationPress) As the monsoon season gains momentum in Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a series of weather warnings forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall throughout the state until July 3. On Thursday, June 27, a red alert was issued for six districts — Kutch, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, and Junagadh — signaling the potential for severe downpours.

Today, a total of 28 districts are under rain alerts. Over the coming six days, turbulent weather is anticipated, especially in the regions of Saurashtra and South Gujarat, where significant rainfall is predicted until July 1.

The intensity of the rains is expected to extend to most parts of the state by July 2 and 3. For Friday, June 28, an orange alert has been issued for Kutch, Banaskantha, Jamnagar, and Devbhoomi Dwarka, indicating a high likelihood of very heavy rainfall.

Additionally, yellow alerts for isolated heavy rainfall have been announced for Rajkot, Morbi, Patan, Sabarkantha, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Junagadh, and Gir Somnath.

As we look forward to June 29 and 30, the IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in the districts of Kutch, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Junagadh, and Porbandar, which may cause local flooding and other weather-related disruptions.

On July 1, an orange alert will be in effect for Navsari and Valsad, while yellow alerts are set for Amreli, Gir Somnath, Bhavnagar, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, and Dang.

A broader rainfall event is anticipated on July 2, with heavy to very heavy rainfall projected in at least 20 districts.

An orange alert has been declared for Aravalli, Mahisagar, Dahod, and Chhota Udepur. Meanwhile, yellow alerts are active for Kutch, Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Panchmahal, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Amreli, and Bhavnagar.

The wet conditions are expected to persist on July 3, particularly affecting North Gujarat.

Orange alerts are placed in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Mehsana, and Patan. Yellow alerts continue for a comprehensive list of districts including Kutch, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Anand, Vadodara, Panchmahal, Dahod, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Botad, Bhavnagar, and Amreli.

In light of the IMD’s forecasts, the Gujarat government has heightened its readiness statewide. Disaster response teams, including units from the NDRF and SDRF, have been strategically positioned in susceptible districts. Control rooms are functioning around the clock, and local administrations are on high alert.

Temporary shelters have been established in low-lying areas, with efforts ongoing to guarantee consistent power, water, and medical services. The state authorities are also collaborating with weather agencies for real-time updates and disseminating public advisories through various media channels to enable timely evacuations and responses if necessary.