Articles tagged under: Rain

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

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

Monsoon on Break in Gujarat; No Heavy Rainfall Expected Till August 15 as per IMD

August 08, 2025
Monsoon on Break in Gujarat; No Heavy Rainfall Expected Till August 15 as per IMD

Ahmedabad: Gujarat is currently experiencing a lull in monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stating that no heavy rainfall is expected across the state until August 15. Despite overcast skies and occasional showers, no intense rain spells are forecast for the coming week. According to the latest seven-day forecast issued on August 8, only light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at a few places in various districts of North and South Gujarat, Saurashtra-Ku...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

IMD forecasts light rain across Gujarat till July 8; heavy rains unlikely

August 02, 2025
IMD forecasts light rain across Gujarat till July 8; heavy rains unlikely

Ahmedabad: The heavy rainfall over the past few days has subsided, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), only light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at several places across Gujarat over the next seven days. Meanwhile, the bulletin also stated that the monsoon trough currently extends from Bhatinda through Bareilly, Lucknow, Patna, Bankura, Digha, and east-southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal. According to the seven-day forecast valid till August 9, ...Read More

IMD forecasts widespread light rain across Gujarat till August 5

July 30, 2025
IMD forecasts widespread light rain across Gujarat till August 5

Ahmedabad: After heavy rain during the last weekend, the clouds have become less wrathful over Gujarat. According to the latest forecast by the weather department, over the next few days, the state is likely to see only light to moderate rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest forecast, has stated that light to moderate rain is likely to occur across all districts of Gujarat till August 5. However, during the next 48 hours, all districts in the state may also witness ligh...Read More

24 hours rainfall data from across Gujarat; South Gujarat talukas record highest downpour

July 30, 2025
24 hours rainfall data from across Gujarat; South Gujarat talukas record highest downpour

Gandhinagar: Several talukas of South Gujarat recorded light to moderate rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today, with Kaprada in Valsad district receiving the highest rainfall at 54 mm (2.13 inches). Following closely were Vaghai in Dang district with 45 mm (1.77 inches), Dang-Ahwa with 44 mm (1.73 inches), Khergam in Navsari with 43 mm (1.69 inches), Vansada in Navsari with 41 mm (1.61 inches), and Dharampur in Valsad recording 37 mm (1.46 inches). Light to moderate showers wer...Read More