Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Gujarat Cancels Official Leave Amid Heavy Rain Alert
The Gujarat government decided to stop all official leave for people working in 13 districts that might get a lot of rain.
They put one senior officer in each district to watch things all the time and set up special rooms that work 24 hours a day.
The decision was made in a meeting led by Jayanti Ravi, the state’s top revenue officer.
The India Meteorological Department said that from July 31 to August 2, the weather could bring very heavy rain in those districts.
This plan helps the government stay ready and keep people safe during the storm.
Gujarat government cancels leave for officials in 13 rain-affected districts.
One Class I officer assigned 24/7 supervision and control rooms remain operational in each district.
Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi chaired review meeting at SEOC in Gandhinagar.
India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from July 31 to August 2.
High alert issued for districts including Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Anand, Narmada, Tapi, Dang, Chhota Udepur, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar.
- Who
- Gujarat government officials, Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi, District Collectors
- What
- Cancelled leave, deployed 24/7 control rooms, issued high rainfall alert
- When
- Decision taken Thursday; forecast from July 31 to August 2
- Where
- 13 districts in Gujarat, State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar
- Why
- Heavy rain alert to keep administrative machinery prepared
- Leave status
- Cancelled for officials
- Control rooms
- 24/7 operational
- Number of districts
- 13
- Forecast period
- July 31 - August 2
- High alert issued by
- India Meteorological Department