Heavy rain to continue across Gujarat for next four days, Ahmedabad remains under heavy rainfall watch

Heavy rain to continue across Gujarat for next four days, Ahmedabad remains under heavy rainfall watch

After witnessing exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours, Gujarat is likely to continue receiving widespread rain over the next several days as the southwest monsoon remains vigorous over the state.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an active low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan, along with a persistent monsoon trough and offshore trough, will keep rain activity strong across Gujarat.

Heavy Rain Forecast for Next 24 Hours in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad was among the districts that received exceptionally heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours, with isolated places recording more than 30 cm of rain.

The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely to exceptionally heavy falls till the morning of July 25, very heavy rain on July 25-26, and heavy rain at isolated places on July 26-27.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely.

State forecast

The IMD said light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely at most places across North Gujarat, South Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch till July 26 morning. Rain activity is expected to remain widespread on July 26-27 and July 27-28 before gradually reducing from July 28-29 onwards.

Day-wise forecast

Till 8:30 am, July 25: Rain or thundershowers are likely at most places across Gujarat. North Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, faces heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely to exceptionally heavy falls. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely.

July 25: Widespread rain will continue across the state. Ahmedabad is likely to receive very heavy rainfall at a few places, while thunderstorms and gusty winds may accompany the showers.

July 26: Light to moderate rain is expected at most places in North Gujarat and at many places elsewhere. Ahmedabad remains under a heavy rainfall warning at isolated places.

July 27: Rainfall is expected to continue at many places across Gujarat, although the heaviest rainfall is forecast over Panchmahal and Dahod. Ahmedabad is likely to continue receiving light to moderate rain and thundershowers.

July 28-30: Rain activity is expected to gradually decrease across much of the state. Ahmedabad and adjoining districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain at many places initially, reducing to a few or isolated places by the end of the forecast period. Heavy rainfall warnings have not been issued for Ahmedabad during this period.

The IMD has advised residents, particularly those in low-lying and waterlogged areas, to remain alert as localized flooding, thunderstorms and strong winds may continue over the next few days.

40,500 Evacuated as Gujarat Shifts Focus to Relief

Gujarat has evacuated over 40,500 people and rescued 6,367 residents as heavy rainfall continued to impact several parts of the state. With rescue operations in South Gujarat nearing completion, authorities have shifted their focus to relief and restoration.

Around 365 damaged roads have been reopened, while 225 JCBs, over 1,500 machines and 1,500 personnel are engaged in road repair work. A total of 17 NDRF teams, 32 SDRF teams and Army units remain deployed in Ahmedabad, Valsad and Navsari, with additional teams kept on standby. The state has also allocated ₹40 crore towards cash assistance and household relief for affected families.

Officials said Valsad has already received 90.98% of its average seasonal rainfall and Navsari 95.13%, based on the 30-year average, while Kheda recorded nearly 24 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Restoration of electricity is underway with 350 teams and over 1,000 power workers, and health authorities have been instructed to launch large-scale sanitation drives in flood-affected areas to prevent disease outbreaks.