Rains continue to soak Gujarat, heavy rain forecast till July 3
Updated: Jun 29th, 2024
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rain across various districts of Gujarat from June 29 to July 3. As the monsoon remains active in the state, the IMD has forecast heavy downpours in several regions, accompanied by light to moderate rain across the entire state.
Ahmedabad has witnessed cloudy weather since this morning and at around 5 pm, some parts of the city also witnessed rainfall.
According to the latest bulletin, on June 30, districts including Porbandar, Junagadh, Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli are expected to experience heavy rain.
On July 1, heavy rainfall is predicted in Junagadh, Somnath, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Panchmahal, Dahod, and Chhotaudepur.
July 2 will likely see heavy rain only in Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, with lighter showers expected elsewhere in the state.
Finally, on July 3, heavy rainfall is forecast for Banaskantha in North Gujarat, along with Navsari, Valsad, Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli, while other regions may receive light rain.
Meanwhile, in Rajkot, a canopy collapsed at the passenger pickup and drop area outside the departure terminal of Hirasar-based Rajkot airport amidst heavy rain. The temporary terminal, operated by the Airport Authority of India since last year, is awaiting the completion of a permanent terminal expected by August this year.
Gujarat weather today
In Gujarat, heavy rainfall has been recorded in 139 talukas from morning till evening, with the highest in Bharuch.
In Rajkot, one inch of rainfall occurred within one hour. As a result, many areas have experienced flooding.
NDRF teams reach Rajkot
The administration is on high alert due to the warning of heavy rainfall. Consequently, NDRF teams have been stationed in Rajkot. Teams will also be dispatched to other parts of Saurashtra as needed.
Continuous heavy rainfall has been experienced in the rural areas of Godhra and surrounding villages for the past several days. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall has started in the urban areas of Surendranagar city and its vicinity.
Rainfall was witnessed today in Vadodara, Nadiad, and Anand districts. Furthermore, in Amreli district, it has been raining slowly since this morning. The rural areas of Bagasara and Savarkundla in Amreli have also witnessed rainy weather.
(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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