Archive · 4 Jul 2025
Gujarat: Heavy Rain, Lightning Claims Lives in Jamnagar, Villages on Alert
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have caused problems in parts of Gujarat.
Sadly, two people in Jamnagar died after being hit by lightning.
Authorities have put over 30 villages on alert in Banaskantha due to potential flooding and have closed some roads.
The weather service has issued warnings about more bad weather in the coming days.
Two deaths were reported in Jamnagar due to lightning strikes.
Over 30 villages in Banaskantha were put on alert due to heavy rainfall.
19 panchayat roads in Banaskantha were closed because of the weather.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli.
Two laborers from Madhya Pradesh died in Jamnagar after being struck by lightning.
- Who
- Laborers, residents of affected villages, and local authorities.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and lightning strikes causing damage and fatalities.
- When
- The events occurred on Wednesday and Thursday, with warnings issued for July 6.
- Where
- Jamnagar and Banaskantha districts, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Incessant rainfall and thunderstorms.
- Fatalities
- 2 (Jamnagar)
- Villages on Alert
- 30+
- Road Closures
- 19 (Banaskantha)
- Weather Alert
- Orange alert issued for Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli
Sources
Two die, over 60 villages affected by flood in Odisha’s Balasore
Rain fury: Over 30 villages in Banaskantha put on alert, 350 people relocated
Odisha floods: 35 villages in Balasore remain marooned, water level in major rivers recede
