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IMD Issues Red Alert for Gujarat's Central, North Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in the central and northern parts of Gujarat, specifically in the districts of Panchmahal, Dahod, and Mahisagar.
This alert is in effect until Friday, July 26.
Additionally, orange alerts have been issued for several other districts.
The heavy rainfall is expected to continue, with Umbergaon in Valsad recording 7.2 inches of rainfall within just two hours on Thursday morning.
Other areas like Pardi, Kaprada, Nanapondha, and Dharampur also received significant rainfall.
The IMD has advised residents to take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of extreme weather.
IMD issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Panchmahal, Dahod, and Mahisagar districts.
Orange alerts have been issued for several other districts in Gujarat.
Heavy rainfall is forecasted until July 26.
Umbergaon in Valsad recorded 7.2 inches of rainfall in two hours.
Other talukas like Pardi, Kaprada, Nanapondha, and Dharampur also received heavy rainfall.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall
- Where
- Central and northern parts of Gujarat, specifically Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Valsad, and Navsari
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Why
- To warn about extremely heavy rainfall and potential flooding
IMD's Weather Alerts
Public Response
Severity of Alerts
IMD's Weather Alerts
IMD has issued red and orange alerts for extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Gujarat, indicating a high level of danger.
Public Response
Residents and local authorities are preparing for the heavy rainfall, taking necessary precautions to ensure safety.
Key facts
- Alert Level
- Red and Orange
- Affected Districts
- Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Valsad, Navsari
- Forecast Period
- Until July 26
- Rainfall in Umbergaon
- 7.2 inches in two hours
- Other Affected Talukas
- Pardi, Kaprada, Nanapondha, Dharampur
Quotes
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Weather monitoring agency in India
“"Heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places with isolated extremely heavy falls in the districts of North Gujarat region, namely Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar," the weather department said.”
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