Gujarat is set to face another spell of intense rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy to very heavy showers in several parts of the state till October 4. The alert comes even as many districts, particularly in South Gujarat, have already been receiving heavy rainfall. The timing has left Navratri organisers and revellers worried, as rain threatens to disrupt festivities.
Weather forecast for September 29:
- Red Alert: Amreli, Gir Somnath
- Orange Alert: Rajkot, Botad, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad
- Yellow Alert: Kutch, Patan, Banaskantha, Morbi, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar
Weather forecast for September 30:
- Orange Alert: Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath
- Yellow Alert: Kutch, Morbi, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad
Weather forecast for October 1:
- Yellow Alert: Kutch, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Navsari, Valsad
For October 2 to 4, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain across scattered parts of nearly all districts in Gujarat.
With several orange and red alerts in place, authorities are on high alert, while citizens are advised to remain cautious. The forecast has also raised concerns for Navratri celebrations, with organisers facing uncertainty about outdoor events amid heavy rainfall warnings.
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