Gujarat braces for three days of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, IMD issues alert till June 5

After weeks of intense summer heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across Gujarat over the next three days. Most parts of the state are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds until June 5.

On June 3, the weather department issued an alert for north Gujarat and Kutch, where winds are likely to reach speeds of 50-60 kmph. The warning covers Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal and Kheda districts.

In central and south Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch and Surat, as well as across the Saurashtra region, winds of 40-50 kmph are expected. These areas are also likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and scattered rainfall.

The weather activity is expected to intensify on June 4, with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across most parts of Gujarat, including Saurashtra and north Gujarat.

By June 5, the impact is likely to be confined mainly to south Gujarat and the eastern belt. Districts including Valsad, Navsari, Dang, Tapi, Surat, Bharuch, Narmada, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Amreli and Bhavnagar may witness isolated rainfall accompanied by winds of 40-50 kmph.

The IMD has advised residents to remain alert during thunderstorm activity and strong winds, particularly in districts under the higher wind-speed warning.