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September 7, 2025 4:31 PM

IMD issues warning for fishermen; 123 dams in Gujarat on high alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between September 7 and 10, citing rough weather conditions. According to details shared by the State Emergency Operations Centre, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is currently at 91.26% of its capacity, storing 3,09,048 mcft of water. Of the 206 reservoirs across the state, 123 are on high alert, 20 are on alert, and 14 are on warning levels. Overall, the reservoirs hold 46,7920 mcft of water, which is about...

September 2, 2025 10:29 AM

Heavy rain forecast across Gujarat, orange alerts issued in several districts

Gujarat is bracing for a fresh spell of intense monsoon activity this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple yellow and orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state. On Tuesday, heavy rain is very likely in Navsari, Valsad, and the Union Territories of Daman, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli. The Narmada district has been placed under an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 3, while a yellow warning has been issued for Dahod, Chhot...

September 1, 2025 12:25 PM

Gujarat nears monsoon target with 90% rainfall; 48 talukas record over 40 inches

Gujarat has so far received 90 per cent of its seasonal rainfall, with the state recording an average of 31.5 inches this monsoon, according to official data. Rainfall distribution shows June received the highest showers with an average of 12 inches, followed by 10 inches in July and 9.5 inches in August. So far, 48 talukas have recorded more than 40 inches of rain, while 10 districts have already surpassed their seasonal quota. South Gujarat leads the tally with an impressive 55 inches, amoun...

August 29, 2025 2:26 PM

IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in Gujarat; heavy showers over multiple regions till Aug 30

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa, central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, Kerala and coastal Karnataka till August 30, with extremely heavy falls expected over the Gujarat region today. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely to continue over northwest India during the next five days, with very heavy showers predicted over Himachal Pradesh between August 29 and 31 and over Uttarakhand from August 29 to September 2. Ac...

August 29, 2025 10:19 AM

148 Gujarat talukas receive heavy rainfall in 24 hours

Several parts of Gujarat received heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, with showers reported in 148 talukas across the state. The highest rainfall was recorded in Umarpada, Surat district, which received 7.5 inches, followed by Idar in Sabarkantha with 6 inches and Meghraj in Aravalli with 5 inches. Several other areas also saw significant downpours - Dehgam in Gandhinagar received 4 inches, Kwant in Chhota Udepur 3.5 inches, while Devgadhbaria (Dahod), Vyara (Tapi), and Jetpur Pavi (Chhota U...

August 25, 2025 1:23 PM

Heavy rain batters Gujarat; IMD issues red, orange alerts in multiple districts

Gujarat continues to witness heavy monsoon showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple alerts across the state. Since early Monday morning, several areas of Ahmedabad have reported intense rainfall. The IMD has sounded a red alert for Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli districts, while an orange alert has been issued for 21 districts. According to the IMD, orange alerts are in place for Kutch, Surendranagar, Patan, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Anand...

August 22, 2025 2:37 PM

Widespread rain continues in Gujarat, dams near capacity

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Gujarat over the past 24 hours, with showers reported in 212 talukas across 33 districts. Valsad's Pardi taluka recorded the highest rainfall at four inches, followed by Dharampur with three inches, while Khervagam (Navsari), Kaprada (Valsad) and Talod (Sabarkantha) received more than two inches, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to fishermen, advising them not to venture int...

July 23, 2025 1:46 PM

Gujarat records 54% seasonal rainfall amid stark regional disparities

The southwest monsoon arrived in Gujarat a week ahead of schedule this year, yet rainfall distribution across the state over the past month and a half has been highly uneven. In the last 24 hours alone, 90 talukas recorded rainfall, with Jalalpore in Navsari district receiving the highest at 5.24 inches. Navsari city saw 4.25 inches, while Mahuva in Surat and Gandevi in Navsari recorded 2.20 and 2.13 inches, respectively. In total, 11 talukas received over 1 inch of rainfall, while 79 talukas r...

July 8, 2025 12:53 PM

Gujarat records widespread showers, Borsad tops rainfall chart

Gujarat witnessed rainfall across 153 talukas over the past 24 hours, with heavier showers concentrated in a few regions. According to officials on Tuesday, 12 talukas recorded more than one inch of rainfall, with Borsad in central Gujarat receiving the highest amount at 99 mm. Godhra followed closely with 95 mm, while Gandhidham and Mandvi in the Kutch region recorded 58 mm and 57 mm respectively. Other talukas that saw significant rainfall include Khambhalia (49 mm) and Bhachau (48 mm). Acco...