Unseasonal rainfall persisted across multiple regions of Gujarat on Tuesday, with fresh precipitation reported over a 24-hour period ending at 6 am on Wednesday. Mahuva in Bhavnagar district recorded the highest rainfall at 6.69 inches, followed by Lathi in Amreli district with 2.40 inches and Anand town with 2.36 inches, according to official data.
The State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar reported that a total of 160 talukas experienced varying degrees of rainfall during this period.&nbsp;
Among these, 32 talukas registered rainfall exceeding one inch. These included Vadagam, Savarkundla, Lilia, Amreli (city), Vaghai, Babra, Mahuva (Surat), Khergam, Deodar, Kheda, Olpad, Bardoli, Valod, Gondal, Nadiad, Dang-Ahwa, Valsad, Kamrej, Jalalpore, Pardi, Tharad, Anklav, Vaso, Petlad, Dharampur, Sojitra, Modasa, Mehmedabad, and Matar.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the rainfall is a result of an upper air cyclonic circulation currently situated over southwest Rajasthan and its adjoining areas, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.&nbsp;
The system is expected to influence weather patterns across Gujarat through to May 13, with forecasts indicating continued rainfall, hailstorms, and heavy showers in certain areas.
The ongoing wet spell has led to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across the state. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7&deg;C, which is 8&deg;C below the seasonal average. Vadodara reported a maximum of 32.4&deg;C, while Surat and Rajkot recorded 34.5&deg;C and 32.2&deg;C respectively. With rainfall expected to persist, temperatures are anticipated to fall further in the coming days.
A red alert had been issued by the IMD on Monday for the districts of Bharuch, Surat, Amreli, and Bhavnagar, warning of severe weather conditions including thunderstorms, lightning, strong surface winds reaching speeds of 60&ndash;70 kmph, hailstorms, and intense rainfall.&nbsp;
The alert followed the formation of the cyclonic system over southwest Rajasthan, which triggered widespread rain, hail, and dust storms in parts of Gujarat over the previous 24 hours.
In addition to the red alert, an orange alert was declared for several districts, namely Banaskantha, Patan, Anand, Panchmahal, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, the Union Territories of Daman and Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Morbi, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch, and Diu.&nbsp;
The remaining districts, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, and Porbandar, were placed under yellow alert for the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday.
For May 7, no red alert remains in place. However, an orange alert has been maintained for the districts of Kutch, Morbi, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Botad, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Vadodara, Bharuch, Narmada, and Surat. The rest of the state continues to be under yellow alert.
Looking ahead to May 8, the IMD forecasts moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds ranging from 50 to 60 kmph, along with moderate to heavy rainfall in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, and Surat, as well as the Saurashtra districts of Rajkot, Amreli, and Bhavnagar.&nbsp;
These districts remain on orange alert, while the rest of Gujarat is expected to experience isolated moderate rainfall under yellow alert conditions.
On May 9-10, weather conditions across all 33 districts in the state are expected to include light thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds between 40 and 50 kmph, and light to moderate rainfall at isolated locations. All districts have been placed under yellow alert for these two days.
Earlier this week, the state experienced widespread disruption due to a sudden and intense dust and thunderstorm accompanied by rain, which swept through several regions.&nbsp;
Official reports confirmed 14 deaths, including one death caused by lightning on Sunday and 13 more on Monday, attributed to strong winds, heavy rain, and storm-related damage. The storm affected 104 talukas, impacting normal life and infrastructure.
While the unseasonal rains have temporarily relieved residents from the intense summer heat, they have also initiated concern among the farming community over potential damage to standing crops.
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Widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and falling temperatures affect 160 talukas in Gujarat as alerts remain in place

Gujarat Hit by Unseasonal Rains, Alerts Continue

Widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and falling temperatures affect 160 talukas in Gujarat as alerts remain in place

May 7, 2025 | 11:57 IST