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Gujarat Weather Update, IMD Alert Live: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for several districts in Gujarat, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. In response, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued an important safety advisory. Residents are urged to avoid areas prone to waterlogging and exercise extreme caution while traveling by reducing speed, keeping headlights on, and steering clear of flooded roads. The AMC advises staying indoors or seeking safe shelter, particularly for those in Kutcha houses, who should evacuate immediately and secure any outdoor items. It is also recommended to stay updated through local news or official channels, and to prepare emergency kits with essentials such as water, food, flashlights, and first aid supplies due to potential power outages. In light of the situation, electricity has been turned off in 6,500 out of 10,000 transformers due to waterlogging, and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation has shut down water pumps at their supply facility for similar reasons. As a precaution, district administrations have announced the closure of schools and colleges in the affected areas on Tuesday. The red alert is in effect for the Saurashtra region, including Kutch, Kheda, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Tapi, Navsari, and Valsad. On Monday, heavy rains caused severe flooding in Gujarat, leading to the evacuation of over 4,300 people from Vadodara, Navsari, Valsad, and Surat . Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a review meeting on Monday evening with the Chief Secretary and senior officials to assess the situation. He instructed the District Administration to ensure the safe evacuation of residents from low-lying areas and to secure livestock. Patel also advised residents to stay away from rivers and channels due to the critical nature of the situation. In response to the ongoing heavy rains, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued a crucial safety advisory on Tuesday. 🌧️ Avoid waterlogging-prone areas: Steer clear of low-lying areas and streams that can flood rapidly. 🚗 Travel tips for commuters: If you need to travel, exercise extreme caution. Reduce your speed, keep headlights on, and avoid driving through flooded roads. Remember the mantra: "Move back, don't risk, don't sink." 🏠 Stay Indoors: If possible, remain indoors or seek safe shelter to avoid the risks associated with stormwater flooding. 🏚️ For those in Kutcha houses: Evacuate immediately and find shelter in a secure location. Secure outdoor furniture and decorations to prevent them from drifting. 🔔 Stay Informed: Keep up with weather reports and emergency alerts through local news or official channels. 🛠️ Emergency preparedness: Have an emergency kit ready, including water, food, flashlights, and first aid supplies, in case of power outages or other emergencies. For the latest updates, keep following our live blog Video of the overflowing Vishwamitri river, causing floods in the Manjalpur area of Vadodara city. At 9 am on Tuesday, the river is flowing over the 33.75-feet mark in most parts of the city with as many as seven bridges closed due to the floods. Vadodara city has received 239.50 mm (9.43 inch) rainfall in the last 24 hours until 8 am. Watch | Video of the overflowing Vishwamitri river, causing floods in the Manjalpur area of Vadodara city pic.twitter.com/eq5RbhkGuo Sardar Sarovar Dam recorded a level of 134.73 meters at 8 am on Tuesday with an inflow: of 323057 Cusecs and discharge from 23 open gates and a Riverbed Powerhouse of 395686 Cusecs. The Canal is also releasing 22046 Cusecs of water. The level at Bharuch Golden Bridge is 26.04 feet, posing the risk of floods in Bharuch town Electricity supply has been turned off in 6500 of 10000 transformers in the city due to waterlogging. Vadodara Municipal Corporation has also closed the water pumps due to waterlogging in the supply facility. Heavy rainfall lashed Gujarat in 24 hours until Sunday morning inundating low-lying areas, disrupting normal life and traffic movement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning for the state till September 1. Five talukas — Vapi, Kaprada, Pardi, Umarpada and Khergam — in the southern districts of Valsad, Surat and Navsari recorded the highest rainfall between 250-330 mm. A few places such as Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Valsad, Amreli and Bhavnagar, and Anand, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Morbi, Dwarka and Kutch are expected to see isolated extremely heavy downpour on Monday and Tuesday respectively. IMD has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain for such places. Read here The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for several districts in Gujarat, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. In response to this severe weather warning, district administrations have announced the closure of schools and colleges on Tuesday across the affected regions. The red alert will be in effect for the Saurashtra region, including Kutch, Kheda, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Tapi, Navsari, and Valsad on Tuesday. On Monday, heavy rains caused significant flooding in Gujarat, leading to the evacuation of over 4,300 people from Vadodara, Navsari, Valsad, and Surat . The most severely impacted districts include Vadodara, Anand, Kheda, Navsari, and Panchmahal. Jayesh Khadia, Chief Fire Officer of the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES), reported that a bus from Srinath Travels became stuck in an underpass. The rescue team successfully retrieved 25 individuals, including two children, from the stranded vehicle. Click here to join The Indian Express on WhatsApp and get latest news and updates None
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