Ahmedabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for Gujarat, forecasting rainfall across the state over the next seven days. According to IMD officials, heavy showers are likely in parts of South Gujarat despite only one upper air cyclonic circulation currently active over the region.
While the majority of the state can expect light to moderate rainfall over the next three days, southern districts are expected to receive heavier downpours.
On June 5, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain in multiple districts, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, Kheda, Panchmahal, Sabarkantha, Patan, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Aravalli, Dang, Valsad, Navsari, Mahisagar, Dahod, Anand, Vadodara, Tapi, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This widespread rainfall is expected to benefit the farming community across the affected regions.
Renowned weather analyst Ambalal Patel has also weighed in on the developments. He suggests that the effects of western disturbances could trigger rainfall in parts of North and East Gujarat. According to his predictions, a new weather system may form around June 10, driven by moisture from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
This system is likely to strengthen the arrival of the monsoon, which Patel expects to officially reach southern Gujarat between June 14 and 16. He also mentioned the formation of another system in the Bay of Bengal around June 18, which could bring more rain to several parts of the state.
For Ahmedabad and its surrounding areas, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall over the next three days. While residents can expect some relief from the heat, the rainfall brings familiar challenges. Despite the forecast, ongoing construction and roadwork in several parts of the city raise concerns. Previous showers have already led to significant waterlogging, and citizens continue to express frustration over poor urban planning and infrastructure delays. The lack of timely preparations, despite advance warnings, has drawn criticism from local residents.