Mon Jun 30 00:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided text about the heavy rainfall in Gujarat:
**Gujarat Hit by Heavy Monsoon Rains, Red Alert Issued for Several Districts**
**Ahmedabad, India –** Gujarat is experiencing intense monsoon rains, with several districts placed under a red alert as of Saturday. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reported rainfall across 171 talukas of the state’s 33 districts in the past 24 hours. Kalyanpur in Devbhumi Dwarka district recorded the highest rainfall at 77 mm, disrupting daily life. Other areas with significant rainfall include Dwarka (49 mm), Okha (39 mm), Porbandar (35 mm), Dang (26 mm), and Surat (15 mm).
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the districts of Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha, forecasting very heavy rainfall in these areas. An orange alert, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain, is in effect for the remaining districts of Gujarat.
Reports indicate that between 6 AM and 6 PM today, 187 talukas received between 1 mm and 62 mm of rainfall. Waterlogging in low-lying areas, both rural and urban, has disrupted normal life. The persistent rainfall has pushed the state’s monsoon rainfall percentage to over 29.89%. Isolated locations in the Saurashtra-Kutch region, particularly Dwarka and Kutch, experienced heavy downpours.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Porbandar, Dwarka, Junagadh, Valsad, and Kutch districts for Sunday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. A yellow alert for heavy rains has been issued for the rest of Gujarat.
Looking ahead to Monday, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kutch and Valsad, while other districts remain under a yellow alert.
The heavy rainfall is attributed to a low-pressure area over Kutch and the surrounding regions of the northeast Arabian Sea, along with an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated on weather forecasts.
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