IMD issues orange alert for Sept 25 and 26; heavy to very heavy rains likely in parts of Gujarat

Valsad: With the monsoon coming to an end soon, the state of Gujarat has only been receiving light rains for the last two weeks. However, the Indian Meteorological Department has now shared forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of the parts of Gujarat from 23rd September to 28th September. Meanwhile, only light rain is forecasted in some parts of the state, while some areas are likely to remain dry.

Weather Warning

September 23: Heavy rains are very likely at isolated places in South Gujarat, specifically in Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.

September 24: Heavy rains are expected at isolated locations in Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.

September 25: Very heavy rains are likely at isolated places in Valsad and Daman, while heavy rains are expected in Surat, Dang, Navsari, and Tapi.

September 26: Very heavy rains are anticipated at isolated locations in Dang, Navsari, Valsad, and Daman. Heavy rains are also likely in Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, and Tapi, as well as in Saurashtra districts, including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, and Diu.

September 27: Heavy rains are very likely at isolated places across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Anand, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli, as well as in Saurashtra regions like Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Botad, and Diu.

September 28: Heavy rains are expected at isolated places in North Gujarat, including Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, and Mahisagar, as well as in Saurashtra districts such as Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath.