August 30, 2024 1:36 PM

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert as Gujarat battles widespread flooding

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Gujarat, where massive flooding has resulted in numerous deaths and displaced thousands of people. The IMD has forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h, in isolated areas of Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Porbandar districts. Moderate rainfall is expected in Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli, while light rain is predi...