The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread rainfall across Gujarat as a deep depression forms over the Arabian Sea. The weather system has already begun altering conditions across the state and is expected to move northeastward, bringing showers and gusty winds to several coastal and interior districts in the coming days.
According to the IMD&rsquo;s latest bulletin, the deep depression over the southeast Arabian Sea was positioned near latitude 9.8&deg;N and longitude 67.8&deg;E approximately 560 kilometres west-southwest of Aminidivi in Lakshadweep and around 910 kilometres southwest of Panjim, Goa. The system is moving slowly at about 5 kmph and is projected to drift towards the east-central Arabian Sea within the next 24 hours.
From October 24, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds between 30 and 40 kmph is expected in Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Daman, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Similar conditions may prevail in Rajkot, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, and Diu.
Heavy rain is predicted for October 25 and 26 across parts of South Gujarat, particularly Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, and Bharuch as well as in several Saurashtra districts including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Rajkot, Junagadh, and Porbandar.
Light to moderate rain is likely to persist across most parts of Gujarat between October 27 and 28, while central and southern regions could experience additional showers on October 29.
As a safety measure, signal number 1 has been hoisted at Jafrabad Port, and fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea for the next five days. Coastal surveillance has been intensified by local authorities to ensure safety as the system continues to strengthen and move closer to the state.

Deep Sea Depression Brings Rain Warning to Gujarat

IMD issues heavy rain warning across state till October 29 amid deep depression

Deep Sea Depression Brings Rain Warning to Gujarat

IMD issues heavy rain warning across state till October 29 amid deep depression

October 24, 2025 | 17:12 IST