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Gujarat braces for extended rainfall spell
18 Sep
Summary
- Light to moderate rainfall expected across Gujarat on September 18.
- A low-pressure system over Saurashtra fuels ongoing monsoon activity.
- Rainfall is forecast to continue in scattered parts until September 27.
Gujarat is bracing for an extended period of rainfall, with light to moderate showers expected across many districts on September 18. This is attributed to a persistent low-pressure area over Saurashtra and the northeast Arabian Sea, which is currently active.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, with specific attention on major urban centers including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara. This weather pattern is projected to continue affecting parts of the state until September 23.
Looking ahead, scattered light to moderate rainfall is possible between September 24 and 27 in numerous districts. These include Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Jamnagar, among others, signaling a continuation of active monsoon conditions.
The meteorological department noted the active low-pressure system over Saurashtra, with its cyclonic circulation extending significantly. Concurrently, other weather systems, including a Western Disturbance, are also influencing regional weather patterns, with winds blowing from the south to southwest.
