IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Gujarat; orange alert issued
Heads up, Gujarat! The IMD has issued an orange alert from September 3-6, warning of "heavy to very heavy rainfall"—with some spots likely to see even more intense downpours.
Districts like Surat, Bharuch, Valsad, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath are in the spotlight.
With the monsoon already packing a punch this season, officials are advising everyone to stay prepared for possible disruptions as a general precaution based on the alert.
Over 5,000 people rescued as record rainfall lashes state
Thanks to steady rains since June 15, Gujarat's reservoirs are now at 80% capacity—so much so that over 100 dams are on high alert.
Halol taluka alone saw a whopping 250mm of rain recently. Rescue teams have already moved over 5,000 people to safer places and helped more than a thousand out of risky situations.
While some districts have seen record rainfall, Saurashtra and Kutch are still catching up.
The IMD's forecast and orange alert suggest that everyone should keep an eye on updates and take precautions as needed.