Ahmedabad, July 3, 2025:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for six districts in Gujarat as heavy to very heavy rainfall continues to lash various regions of the state. The warning is part of an extended forecast predicting intense monsoon activity across more than 11 districts until July 9.
According to the latest 3-hour Nowcast, the following districts are under red alert from 7 PM to 10 PM today (July 3):
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Kutch
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Patan
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Surendranagar
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Morbi
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Jamnagar
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Devbhumi Dwarka
Yellow Alert for July 4
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for July 4 in the following districts due to the likelihood of heavy rainfall with lightning and thunderstorms:
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Banaskantha
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Sabarkantha
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Patan
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Mehsana
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Aravalli
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Amreli
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Bhavnagar
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Navsari
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Valsad
Orange and Yellow Alerts for July 5
For July 5, the forecast includes:
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Orange alert: Sabarkantha, Aravalli
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Yellow alert: Banaskantha, Mehsana, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Amreli, Bhavnagar
July 6 Forecast
On July 6, most areas in Saurashtra and South Gujarat are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
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Orange alert: Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli
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Yellow alert: Kutch, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Mahisagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad
Forecast from July 7 to 9
Between July 7 and 9, the following districts are predicted to receive heavy to very heavy rains:
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Gir Somnath
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Amreli
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Bhavnagar
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Surat
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Tapi
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Dang
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Navsari
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Valsad
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Narmada
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Chhota Udepur
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Dahod
The state administration has urged residents in the affected regions to stay alert and follow safety guidelines as heavy rains may cause local flooding and travel disruptions.
