10 months ago
Gujarat Reels Under Heavy Post-Monsoon Rains, Gir Somnath Worst Hit
Imagine Gujarat is having a really big, unexpected rain party that's lasted for three days!
This isn't the normal rainy season, but a special kind of rain caused by a big weather system over the sea.
The rain has been so heavy in some places, like a town called Gir Somnath, that it's causing a lot of problems.
Weather scientists are warning everyone that it might rain a lot more until the end of October, so they've put up a special 'orange alert' to let people know to be extra careful.
The government is also getting ready to help if things get too bad.
Gujarat has been experiencing heavy post-monsoon rainfall for three consecutive days.
Gir Somnath district is the most severely affected, with Talala recording significant rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall until October 31 due to a depression in the Arabian Sea.
Some areas received over 200 mm of rain in a 24-hour period, contributing to the state exceeding its average rainfall.
State officials are reviewing disaster preparedness measures in anticipation of further rainfall.
- Who
- Gujarat state administration, India Meteorological Department (IMD), residents of Gujarat
- What
- Post-monsoon rainfall activity causing heavy downpours and flooding, leading to an orange alert.
- Where
- Across Gujarat, with Gir Somnath being the worst affected district; specific mentions of Talala, Veraval, Sutrapada, Rajula, Mahuva, Bavla, and Dholka.
- When
- Continuing for the third day, with an orange alert issued until October 31.
- Why
- A depression over the east-central Arabian Sea, combined with an upper air cyclonic circulation and a trough.
Key facts
- Worst Affected District
- Gir Somnath
- Rainfall Duration
- 3 consecutive days
- IMD Alert
- Orange alert till October 31
- Peak Rainfall Recorded
- 216 mm in Rajula (Amreli) in 24 hours ending Tuesday 5 pm
- Season's Rainfall Percentage
- 124.51%
Quotes
Minister of State for Disaster Management Sanjaysinh Mahida
Minister of State for Disaster Management
“The Minister of State advised the administration of the potentially vulnerable districts to remain on alert in view of the forecast and reviewed the advance preparations made by the administration.”
indianexpress.com
