Gujarat: Heavy Rainfall Intensifies After Monsoon, Red Alerts Issued in Key Districts The Gujarat weather department has issued red alerts for several districts following a surge in heavy rainfall after the monsoon season. According to the latest updates, areas such as Junagadh’s Mangrol recorded 12.64 inches of rain, while Gir Somnath’s Sutrapada saw 12.36 inches, and Keshod in Junagadh received 10.94 inches. Other regions, including Patan-Veraval in Gir Somnath and Maliyahatni in Junagadh, experienced over 9 inches of rainfall. The weather department has maintained red alerts for the next three days, warning of continued heavy downpours in districts like Surat, Valasaad, Damang, and parts of Saurashtra. These regions, along with Gir Somnath and Junagadh, are expected to face extreme rainfall, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories. The surge in rainfall is attributed to a seasonal trough that has shifted its path. Initially active in northern Rajasthan and the Bay of Bengal, this weather system is now moving southward, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain in northern and central Gujarat. Previously, this trough had caused reduced rainfall in these areas, but its movement has now led to a significant uptick in precipitation. The department also noted that some regions in Gujarat had experienced delayed rainfall due to the trough’s earlier position. However, with the system now affecting lower regions, the state is bracing for intensified monsoon activity. The latest data shows that the rainfall has spread to previously unaffected areas, with the weather department emphasizing the need for preparedness. The alerts come as the state faces challenges from previous monsoon delays, which had left some regions drier than usual.#gujarat #surat #weather_department #junagadh #gir_somnath
