Articles tagged under: Rain

IMD forecasts unseasonal rain in these parts of Gujarat during next 24 hours

March 21, 2026
IMD forecasts unseasonal rain in these parts of Gujarat during next 24 hours

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places in parts of North Gujarat and coastal Saurashtra during the next 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on March 22, while dry weather is expected to prevail across most parts of the state during the following days. According to the latest weather bulletin, heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in Gir Somnath district during the past 24 hours, while light rain was recorded at ...Read More

Rain subsides in Gujarat: only two talukas received showers in 24 hours

March 21, 2026
Rain subsides in Gujarat: only two talukas received showers in 24 hours

Gandhinagar: After a widespread spell of rain on Thursday, unseasonal showers subsided across Gujarat on Friday, with only two places in the state recording measurable rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 6 am today. According to the State Emergency Operation Center, Gir Gadhada taluka of Gir Somnath district received heavy rain, recording 66 mm (2.6 inches) during the period, followed by Una, which recorded 11 mm (0.43 inch) rainfall. No significant precipitation was reported from other district...Read More

Rain Forecast in 7 Districts of Gujarat Today; Temperatures to Rise Over Next 4 Days: IMD

March 20, 2026
Rain Forecast in 7 Districts of Gujarat Today; Temperatures to Rise Over Next 4 Days: IMD

Ahmedabad: After unseasonal rain and a drop in temperature across several parts of Gujarat during the last two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in temperature and subsiding rain activity in the state over the next few days. According to the latest weather bulletin, dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across most districts after likely isolated light rain in some areas today. As per the IMD bulletin, "Light rain/thundershowers are very likely a...Read More

Widespread Unseasonal Rain in Gujarat; 24-Hour Rainfall Data Here

March 20, 2026
Widespread Unseasonal Rain in Gujarat; 24-Hour Rainfall Data Here

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat received unseasonal rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today, with showers reported across Saurashtra, Kutch, North Gujarat and parts of Central Gujarat, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center in the state capital. As many as 121 talukas received rainfall during the period, with four talukas getting over an inch of rain. These included Bagasara in Amreli district, which recorded the highest rainfall at 1.61 inches, ...Read More

IMD Issues Nowcast Warning for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Hail in Parts of Gujarat

March 19, 2026
IMD Issues Nowcast Warning for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Hail in Parts of Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday evening issued a nowcast warning forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds in several parts of Gujarat over the next three hours. According to the nowcast issued at 7:00 pm on March 19, 2026, heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour, accompanied by severe thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds with speeds of 62 to 87 kmph, is very likely at isolated places in Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Diu, Amreli, Bhavnagar, ...Read More

Where did it rain in Gujarat today? Here are the figures

March 19, 2026
Where did it rain in Gujarat today? Here are the figures

Gandhinagar: Unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds, dust storms and thunder activity hit several parts of Gujarat on Thursday, with Saurashtra and Kutch receiving the highest rainfall. Gusty winds caused damage to power infrastructure, trees and temporary structures in many districts. According to the State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar, rainfall was recorded in as many as 36 talukas between 06:00 am and 06:00 pm on Thursday. As per official data, the highest rainfall of 35 mm...Read More

Unseasonal Rain, Hail and Strong Winds Lash Rajkot; Trees and Poles Collapse

March 19, 2026
Unseasonal Rain, Hail and Strong Winds Lash Rajkot; Trees and Poles Collapse

Rajkot: Unseasonal rain accompanied by hail, strong winds and dust storm-like conditions lashed Rajkot city this afternoon, throwing normal life out of gear and causing damage at several places. The sudden change in weather came amid the Meteorological Department’s forecast of rain and thunderstorms across parts of Gujarat. The downpour began in several parts of the city, including Kalavad Road, Yagnik Road, Raiya Road, 150 Feet Ring Road, Race Course, Gondal Road and surrounding areas, with ...Read More

Unseasonal Rain, Dust Storms Hit Parts of Gujarat

March 19, 2026
Unseasonal Rain, Dust Storms Hit Parts of Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A sudden change in weather has been witnessed across Gujarat due to a Western Disturbance and an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the region. Since the early morning of March 19, dust storms and unseasonal rain have affected several parts of the state, including Ahmedabad. Strong winds triggered dust storms in Ahmedabad early in the morning, reducing visibility in several areas. Dust plumes were also seen in Gandhinagar, Kalol, and surrounding regions, causing inconvenience to m...Read More

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain, Thunderstorms in Parts of Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

March 18, 2026
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain, Thunderstorms in Parts of Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

Gandhinagar: After a slight drop in temperatures across Gujarat, further relief from heat is expected as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast unseasonal rain in parts of the state for the next three days. In its latest bulletin, the IMD has predicted light rain accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places in districts including Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad, along with the Union Territories of Daman and Dadra &am...Read More

IMD Forecasts Unseasonal Rain in These Parts of Gujarat from March 18 to 20

March 16, 2026
IMD Forecasts Unseasonal Rain in These Parts of Gujarat from March 18 to 20

Ahmedabad: Parts of Gujarat are likely to witness light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next few days, bringing relief from the rising heat. Meanwhile, after a scorching start to March, maximum temperatures across the state have remained below 40°C, according to the latest weather bulletins issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the forecast, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely at isolated places in Banaskantha, Patan and Sabarkantha distr...Read More