Heavy rainfall hits Gujarat: orange alert declared in 14 districts

It is showering heavily in most regions of Gujarat state, and flood-like situations have been created in many places in the district, including Porbandar, Rajkot, Dwarka, and Gir Somnath, as the Meghraja shouted.

In the last 24 hours, Gujarat experienced significant rainfall, with 168 talukas receiving rain.

The highest recorded rainfall was in Kalyanpur of Devbhumi Dwarka at 11.5 inches, followed by Manavdar with 10 inches, and Visavdar with over 8 inches.

Meteorological Department’s Forecast

According to the Meteorological Department, an orange alert has been issued for 14 districts across Saurashtra, South, and North Gujarat today, July 23rd. Heavy rainfall is expected in scattered areas including:

• North Gujarat: Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Bhavnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar
• South Gujarat: Navsari and Dang

Additionally, a yellow alert has been announced for 19 other districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain. These districts include Kutch, Morbi, Surendranagar, Patan, Banaskantha, Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Botad, Rajkot, Anand, Bharuch, Vadodara, Narmada, Tapi, Dang, Surat, and Gandhinagar.

Educational Institutions Closed in Valsad

In response to the heavy rains, the Valsad District Collector has decided to close anganwadis, schools, colleges, and ITIs in the Umargam taluka today, July 23rd. Decisions for the rest of the talukas in the district will be made based on the local situation.

Flood-Like Situations in Telangana of Upleta

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Several talukas and villages in Rajkot district are experiencing flood-like conditions due to torrential rains. In Upleta, the village of Telangana has been particularly affected, with many houses flooded.

Summary

Gujarat is facing severe weather conditions with heavy rainfall across multiple districts. Authorities have issued alerts and taken preventive measures, including closing educational institutions in affected areas.

Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather forecasts and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities.