Gujarat Braces for More Rain as Red Alert Issued for Three Districts

Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat faced heavy rainfall on Sunday morning, following a late-night downpour on Saturday that drenched the city after a brief lull. Areas such as Prahladnagar, Anandnagar, S G Highway, Shivranjani, Thaltej, Shela, Bopal, Isanpur, CTM, and Ghodasar saw significant showers, causing waterlogging in several low-lying zones. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts Banaskantha, Patan, and Mehsana warning of extremely heavy rainfall from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday.

The IMD’s Nowcast bulletin also placed six districts, including Sabarkantha, Aravalli, and Kheda, under a red alert for the same period, signaling potential disruptions due to intense weather conditions. Meanwhile, an orange alert was issued for Ahmedabad and other districts, including Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Botad, and Bhavnagar, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall. The weather department further noted that Banaskantha and Sabarkantha will remain under an orange alert on Monday, July 28, as the monsoon system continues to impact the region.

Gujarat’s ongoing monsoon has been marked by heavy rainfall, with the state receiving substantial precipitation in recent days. The IMD attributes the severe weather to a deep depression located near Patan, approximately 100 km north of Gandhinagar, which is expected to move westward through August 29. This system is likely to sustain heavy rainfall across northern and western coastal districts, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.

Local media reported that Ahmedabad’s infrastructure faced challenges due to the heavy rains, with waterlogged roads disrupting traffic. The state government has heightened its alert status, with emergency response teams on standby to address potential flooding and other rain-related incidents. As Gujarat continues to grapple with the monsoon’s intensity, residents are advised to monitor weather updates closely.