Ahmedabad: Gujarat has been experiencing widespread rainfall, with 128 talukas across 33 districts recording precipitation on June 29. Due to the ongoing downpour, 93 roads in the state remain closed to vehicular traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall until July 5, prompting authorities to advise fishermen against venturing into the sea. Here’s a detailed look at the weather outlook for the next six days.
According to the IMD, a yellow alert has been issued for Monday, June 30, in Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Chhota Udepur, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, and Valsad districts due to expected heavy rainfall.
July 1-2 Forecast
On July 1 and 2, heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, is predicted in Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Tapi, Dang, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath districts.
July 3 Forecast
On July 3, an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, and Valsad districts. A yellow alert for heavy rainfall is in place for Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Chhota Udepur, Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, Tapi, and Dang districts.
July 4-5 Forecast
On July 4, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is expected in Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Anand, Vadodara, Narmada, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, and Gir Somnath districts. On July 5, similar conditions are forecast for Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Surat, Navsari, and Valsad districts.
Stay tuned for updates as Gujarat prepares for a week of intense rainfall.