Heavy Rain Approaching Gujarat, Red Alert Issued for Several Districts
Heavy Torrential Rain Likely in Gujarat, Image: AI-Skymet
Heavy rainfall and flooding have become a recurring challenge for Gujarat in recent years. Traditionally known as an arid state with relatively low annual rainfall, Gujarat has witnessed a sharp rise in extreme rain events over the past decade, often resulting in devastating floods.
Meteorologists attribute this shift to changes in the track of weather systems developing over the Bay of Bengal. Earlier, low-pressure areas and depressions would typically move northwestwards towards Central India and the northern plains. However, in recent years, these systems have increasingly been shifting westward, targeting Gujarat and South Rajasthan, and bringing widespread heavy rain across North Maharashtra, Southern Madhya Pradesh, and large parts of Gujarat.
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Currently, a low-pressure area lies over Chhattisgarh, with a cyclonic circulation over southwest Madhya Pradesh extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. These systems are expected to impact Gujarat starting tonight, September 4.
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Between September 5 and 7, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over several districts including Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Idar, Patan, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Surat, Valsad, Dang, Panchmahal, Navsari, Bhavnagar, and Bharuch. Gradually, the rainfall intensity will spread towards Bhuj, Naliya, Dwarka, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, and Morbi.
This time, the brunt of the heavy showers will be felt over the eastern and northern parts of Gujarat. Meanwhile, southern districts such as Amreli, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Porbandar may see only moderate rain.
By September 8, the weather system is expected to move into the northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining parts of southern Sindh in Pakistan. At that stage, light to moderate scattered rains may continue over Bhuj, Naliya, Devbhumi Dwarka, and nearby areas.
Authorities have already issued a red alert for many districts on September 6 and 7, warning of possible flooding and significant damage to life and property.
Residents are requested to stay alert and follow local safety advisories.
