IMD Issues Red Alert for Six Districts as Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk Loom in Gujarat
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh seven-day weather forecast for Gujarat, warning of widespread rainfall across the state, with heavy to extremely heavy downpours expected over the next few days.
A Red alert has been issued for parts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra, where extremely heavy rainfall could trigger localised flooding and disrupt normal life.
- Red alert issued for six districtsThe IMD has placed Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir Somnath under an alert for extremely heavy rainfall during the initial phase of the forecast period.
- Flash flood riskAuthorities have warned that intense rainfall may lead to flash floods and waterlogging in vulnerable and low-lying areas, particularly across South Gujarat and coastal regions.
District-wise Rainfall Forecast
5 July (Sunday) and 6 July (Monday)
- Extremely heavy rainfall (Red Alert)
- Dang
- Navsari
- Valsad
- Daman
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Amreli
- Bhavnagar
- Gir Somnath
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall
- Chhota Udepur
- Narmada
- Bharuch
- Surat
- Tapi
- Rajkot
- Junagadh
- Heavy rainfall
- Panchmahal
- Mahisagar
- Vadodara
- Porbandar
- Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms
- Banaskantha
- Patan
- Mehsana
- Sabarkantha
- Gandhinagar
- Ahmedabad
- Kheda
- Anand
7 July (Tuesday)
- Extremely heavy rainfall
- Dang
- Navsari
- Valsad
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall
- Surat
- Tapi
- Bharuch
- Bhavnagar
- Amreli
- Thunderstorm activity
- Thunderstorms are expected at most places in Vadodara district.
8 July (Wednesday)
The IMD expects rainfall intensity to ease slightly from Wednesday.
However, heavy to very heavy rainfall is still likely in:
- Valsad
- Navsari
- Dang
- Daman
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecast for Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Anand, Banaskantha and Mehsana.
Weather Outlook
The IMD has advised people living in low-lying and coastal areas to remain alert due to the possibility of strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall.
According to the forecast, rainfall intensity across Gujarat is expected to gradually decline between 8 July and 11 July, although scattered showers are likely to continue in several districts.
