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Summary:

Heavy rains and floods are causing widespread disruption across India, with Gujarat being the worst-hit state. Junagadh and surrounding areas are submerged, prompting red alerts in 9 districts (including Dwarka) and orange alerts in 7. Rescue operations are underway. Other states are also experiencing heavy rainfall, and alerts have been issued for various regions. The weather forecast predicts continued rain across much of the country.

News Article:

Gujarat Reels Under Floodwaters as Heavy Rains Lash India

By Mansa Devi

Jalandhar, December 21, 2025 – Torrential rains and severe flooding continue to plague India, leaving several states grappling with a dire situation. Gujarat is currently bearing the brunt of the extreme weather, with Junagadh and neighboring towns experiencing widespread inundation.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for nine districts in Gujarat, including Dwarka, and an orange alert for seven others, warning of further heavy rainfall. Junagadh is facing particularly severe conditions, with the regions of Mendarda, Keshod, and Manavadar significantly affected. Roads and marketplaces are submerged, and significant damage has been reported across the area.

Rescue teams are working to evacuate residents, having already rescued over 40 people. Vehicles and buses remain stranded in several feet of water. The heavy rainfall is also impacting daily life in Bhavnagar, Amreli, and Dwarka.

Beyond Gujarat, Skymet Weather is predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in South Gujarat. Moderate rainfall with isolated heavy downpours are expected in the Konkan region, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh. Lighter to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy rain, is forecast for Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Northeast India.

Widespread light to moderate rainfall is also expected across Northeast India, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, East Rajasthan, and Telangana. Lighter rainfall is possible in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, parts of West Rajasthan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Interior Karnataka, Kerala, and Lakshadweep. Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, and Lakshadweep are expected to remain mostly dry.

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