Ahmedabad: The southwest monsoon has already withdrawn from the state, and no major rainfall activity has been reported over the past few days. However, clouds of rain and uncertainty loom over the upcoming festival of lights, Diwali, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall during the festive week in parts of Gujarat. The IMD's latest forecast has predicted rainfall in a few districts, including Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Navsari, Tapi, Valsad, and Dang, betwee...Read More

Surat: After hampering the festive mood of Khelaiyas during the Garba celebrations in Navratri a few days ago, clouds are once again gathering and may dampen the Diwali festivities. Even though the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Gujarat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, has forecast light rain in some districts of South Gujarat during October 16–19, coinciding with the Diwali celebrations starting from Dhanteras on October 18. According to the IMD bull...Read More

Junagadh: The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from Gujarat and other parts of the nation, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest forecast said that it is likely to withdraw completely from the state in the next 2–3 days. According to the IMD’s synoptic situation, the line of withdrawal currently passes through Veraval, Bharuch, Ujjain, Jhansi, Shahjahanpur, and 30°N/81°E. Conditions remain favorable for further withdrawal from remaining parts of Gujarat, as...Read More

Dwarka: The severe cyclonic storm “Shakhti” over the west-central and adjoining northwest Arabian Sea has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This brings relief for Gujarat as the cyclone has moved over 900 km away from the state’s coastal areas. However, as the open sea conditions are likely to remain rough till tomorrow, the IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into open sea areas far from the Gujarat coast. As of 5:30 AM IST t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat coast is under a fishermen warning as a low-pressure system over West Vidarbha is expected to move westwards and emerge over the Northeast Arabian Sea by 1st October. The system is likely to trigger squally weather and strong surface winds along the north and south Gujarat coast over the next few days. After the warning from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the Port authorities have issued Local Cautionary Signal (LCS)-III at all north and south Gujarat ports. Fish...Read More

Surat: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Surat and Bharuch, predicting heavy rains in isolated places of these districts during the next 24 hours. In its latest bulletin, the IMD said, “Heavy rains are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region, namely Bharuch and Surat.” Meanwhile, other districts may receive light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to moderate rain, except Kutch, Ba...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the monsoon already in withdrawal mode and no major rainfall activity reported in the state over the past few days, Garba enthusiasts might be rejoicing that the rainy season is behind. However, that may not be the case, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest forecast, has predicted light to moderate rain over several parts of Gujarat until 1st October. According to the detailed seven-day forecast valid until 25th September, light thunderstorms accompanied ...Read More

Surat: The southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from the country, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that conditions are favourable for further retreat from some parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat during the next two days. However, the withdrawal might bring a fresh spell of light to moderate rains in Gujarat over the next seven days. According to the IMD bulletin, most districts of the state are likely to receive light rainfall during the next two days till Sept...Read More

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday announced that the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon has commenced, as it started retreating from parts of west Rajasthan — three days ahead of its normal date of September 17. The weather arm of the central government also stated that conditions are favourable for further withdrawal from more areas of Rajasthan as well as parts of Punjab and Gujarat over the next 2–3 days. According to the IMD, the current line of withdrawal ...Read More

Ahmedabad, Sept 13: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day forecast for Gujarat, Daman, Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, highlighting the likelihood of thunderstorms, light to moderate rainfall, and strong surface winds in several districts. Day-Wise Forecast & Warnings Day 1 (13–14 Sept) Weather: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers at isolated places across North Gujarat, South Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, Daman, Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. ...Read More