Gujarat has been hit by another spell of heavy rain over the past 24 hours, leaving several districts waterlogged. Sutrapada in Gir Somnath recorded the highest rainfall at 204 mm, followed by Kaprada with 124 mm, Umbergaon 118 mm, Dharampur 104 mm, Patan-Veraval 117 mm, Mangrol 112 mm, Kodinar 108 mm, Una 106 mm, Ankleshwar 106 mm and Dediapada 101 mm. Valsad town and Vapi also received 81 mm each. More than 47 talukas measured over 50 mm, while many others reported 20 to 40 mm. The showers stretched across Saurashtra, South and Central Gujarat, affecting Junagadh, Amreli, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dwarka and Navsari.
Although the monsoon had started retreating nearly two weeks ago, its withdrawal has stopped. By Sunday morning Gujarat had already received 115 percent of its seasonal average with 1,015 mm against the 10-year norm of 882 mm. Region wise, Kutch has received 140 percent of its quota, South Gujarat 122 percent, North Gujarat 120 percent, East Central 116 percent and Saurashtra 102 percent.
The IMD has issued Red Alerts for Surat, Navsari and Valsad until September 29 and for Amreli, Gir Somnath and Diu on September 29. On September 30 Porbandar, Junagadh, Dwarka, Gir Somnath and Diu will be under Orange Alert, while Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Kutch will be under Yellow Alert. On October 1 several districts including Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Kutch and Diu are forecast to receive heavy rain with thunderstorms and winds up to 50 kmph.
A low pressure system moving towards the Northeast Arabian Sea by October 1 has prompted cautionary signals at all Gujarat ports. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea between September 28 and October 1 as squally winds and very rough conditions are expected. Officials warned of crop losses, flooding, transport disruption and structural damage. Farmers have been told to drain excess water from paddy, sugarcane, vegetable and fruit fields, while in Saurashtra and Kutch precautions are advised for cotton, pigeon pea, millet and vegetables.
Garba events in many cities have already been cancelled due to the downpour, and officials fear further disruption of Navratri celebrations as heavy rains are likely to continue until early October.

Monsoon Rains Lash Gujarat, Alerts and Festivities Hit

Over 47 talukas drenched, state crosses 115% rainfall with alerts till Oct 1

Monsoon Rains Lash Gujarat, Alerts on Festivities

Over 47 talukas drenched, state crosses 115% rainfall with alerts till Oct 1

September 29, 2025 | 20:09 IST