Articles tagged under: Monsoon 2025

Multiple rounds of heavy rains likely in Saurashtra, Kutch, during 16-23 August: Weather analyst

August 15, 2025
Multiple rounds of heavy rains likely in Saurashtra, Kutch, during 16-23 August: Weather analyst

Surat: The Indian Meteorological Department forecasted the reign of heavy rains in parts of Gujarat after weeks of dry spell. Similarly, according to Weather analyst Ashok Patel, Multiple Rounds of Rain Likely in Saurashtra, Kutch, and Gujarat Between 16–23 August 2025. Sharing the current Scenario (as of 0530 hrs IST, 14 August 2025), Patel stated that a "low-pressure area over central-west and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal (near north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts) persisted un...Read More

IMD forecasts heavy rains in Gujarat; orange alert for some districts from Aug 17

August 14, 2025
IMD forecasts heavy rains in Gujarat; orange alert for some districts from Aug 17

Gandhinagar: After weeks of waiting, the people of Gujarat can now brace for heavy rainfall starting today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rain forecast for several districts of Gujarat beginning August 14, with multiple regions placed under an orange alert during the period. As per the IMD bulletin, heavy rains are very likely at isolated places in Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, while ligh...Read More

IMD forecasts return of heavy rainfall in Gujarat from August 16th

August 12, 2025
IMD forecasts return of heavy rainfall in Gujarat from August 16th

Surat: After days of dry weather in the majority of areas, the state is set to witness the return of heavy rains from Independence Day, i.e., August 15th. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), in its national daily weather bulletin, stated that the Gujarat region is expected to experience heavy rainfall in isolated places on August 16th and 17th. Additionally, according to the extended range forecast, heavy rains might continue until August 22nd. As per the IMD bulletin, "Heavy rains are ...Read More

Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam over 75% full; Gujarat completes 64% average monsoon rain

August 11, 2025
Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam over 75% full; Gujarat completes 64% average monsoon rain

Gandhinagar: As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, Gujarat has received 567.82 mm of rainfall this monsoon season, which is 64.39% of the state’s seasonal average. Additionally, the lifeline of Gujarat, the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, is over 75% full, with a current storage of 252,399 mcft of water. According to data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), the southern region continues to lead in rainfall, with 68.79% of its seasonal average achieved, followed by central and...Read More

Up to 4 inch rainfall on Sunday in very limited parts of Gujarat

August 10, 2025
Up to 4 inch rainfall on Sunday in very limited parts of Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Very limited parts of Gujarat received light to moderate rainfall on Sunday. Valsad in South Gujart had highest 4 inch rainfall, followed by Pardi in South Gujarat 3.94 inch, Umargam 2.64 inch, Vapi 2.01 inch, Chikhli 1.65 inch, Gandevi 0.79 inch, Dharampur 0.71 inch, Mandvi 0.63 inch. In Saurashtra region, Jamnagar had 1.57 inch, while Vanthali had 0.91 inch and Junagadh city 0.67 inch rainfall. Chhota Udepur in Central Gujarat had 0.91 inch rainfall. Overall 44 talukas received...Read More

IMD forecasts Light to Moderate Monsoon Rains in New Week in Gujarat

August 10, 2025
IMD forecasts Light to Moderate Monsoon Rains in New Week in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has on Sunday evening in its bulletin forecast light to moderate rainfall in most districts, with a gradual increase in intensity by the end of the week in Gujarat. Day-wise Monsoon Outlook (from August 11 onwards) Day 1 (August 11–12):A spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is likely at scattered places across North Gujarat districts — including Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmed...Read More

Two Districts of Gujarat Rain Deficient in Monsoon 2025 So Far

August 10, 2025
Two Districts of Gujarat Rain Deficient in Monsoon 2025 So Far

Gandhinagar - Two districts of Gujarat - Gir Somnath and Amreli are rain deficient as per the data available for Monsoon 2025 so far. Data reveals that eight districts have recorded excess rainfall, ranging from 20% to 59% above normal. These include Kutch, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Kheda, Anand, Botad, and Bhavnagar. In sharp contrast, two districts in the Saurashtra region, Amreli and Gir Somnath, are grappling with a deficient monsoon, with rainfall deficits between -20% ...Read More

Monsoon Delay in Gujarat: Talukas with Lowest Percentage of Rainfall Compared to Seasonal Average

August 09, 2025
Monsoon Delay in Gujarat: Talukas with Lowest Percentage of Rainfall Compared to Seasonal Average

Gandhinagar: The monsoon has been delayed in Gujarat for the past two weeks, with no major rainfall recorded in the state. Due to this pause, some talukas have not received sufficient rain compared to their annual average rainfall. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, the taluka of Dhari in Amreli district recorded the lowest rainfall, at just 23.05% of its long-term average. It is followed closely by Jafrabad (23.79%) in Amreli and Becharaji (25.39%) in Mahesana, as of ...Read More

August Brings Monsoon Delay in Gujarat; Saurashtra Hit Hardest

August 06, 2025
August Brings Monsoon Delay in Gujarat; Saurashtra Hit Hardest

Gandhinagar: The state has been experiencing slightly warmer days as the monsoon rains have taken a pause over the past two weeks. According to data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), out of 251 talukas in Gujarat, only 45 received some showers on Tuesday. However, the rainfall was very scattered and light, with the highest 10 mm recorded in Pardi. Earlier days had seen better rainfall, but the situation has changed, particularly in the Saurashtra region, which has not witnessed...Read More

No Heavy Rainfall likely in Gujarat till August 11: IMD Weather Forecast

August 05, 2025
No Heavy Rainfall likely in Gujarat till August 11: IMD Weather Forecast

Gandhinagar: For the past week, parts of Gujarat have only witnessed light showers here and there. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is expected to experience similar light to moderate rainfall over the next seven days as well. The IMD bulletin states that the monsoon trough continues to stretch from Amritsar through Patiala, Muzaffarnagar, Kheri, and Valmikinagar, extending east-northeastwards to Arunachal Pradesh near the Himalayan foothi...Read More