Gujarat Weather: Heavy rain likely over next 7 days; Orange alert for South Gujarat
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Good news has emerged for farmers waiting for widespread monsoon showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a significant change in weather conditions across Gujarat over the next seven days, with rainfall expected in several parts of the state between June 29 and July 5. Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued for different regions.
Orange alert for South Gujarat, Yellow alert for Saurashtra
According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is likely over parts of Gujarat and Saurashtra during the forecast period. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in several districts under a Yellow alert.
From July 2 to July 5, South Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue an Orange alert. Coastal areas may witness wind speeds of 15-20 knots, with gusts reaching 25 knots.
Gujarat records only 18.8 mm rainfall so far
The weather department has advised residents, farmers and those living along the coast to remain alert and take necessary precautions. Ahmedabad is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 40°C.
So far this monsoon season, Gujarat has received only 18.8 mm of rainfall against the normal 104 mm, indicating a significant rainfall deficit.
Rainfall forecast for upcoming days in Gujarat
June 29
- Saurashtra and Diu: Rajkot, Botad, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Porbandar and Diu.
- Central and East Gujarat: Anand, Vadodara, Panchmahal, Dahod and Chhota Udepur.
- South Gujarat, Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli: Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
June 30
- Entire Saurashtra and Diu: Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Botad, Bhavnagar and Diu.
- Central and East Gujarat: Anand, Vadodara, Panchmahal, Dahod and Chhota Udepur.
- South Gujarat, Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli: Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
July 1
Light to moderate rainfall likely at several places
- South Gujarat, Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli: Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Light to moderate rainfall likely at isolated places
- Entire Saurashtra and Diu: Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Botad, Surendranagar and Diu.
- Central and North-East Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar.
