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Weather
Gujarat Faces Heavy Monsoon Floods as Rajasthan System Drains State
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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A powerful monsoon system over Rajasthan is expected to bring record rainfall to Gujarat, threatening widespread flooding across the state.
A deep monsoon trough over Rajasthan has intensified, sending a surge of moisture into the western part of India. Meteorological predictions indicate that Gujarat could receive up to 200 mm of rain in the next 48 hours, a figure that surpasses the average monsoon totals for this period.
The heavy downpour is already causing flash floods in several districts, with low-lying areas around Ahmedabad and Surat reporting water levels that have risen rapidly. Local authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to stay away from flooded roads and to secure their properties.
The state government has activated its emergency response plan, deploying the National Disaster Response Force and setting up relief camps in affected villages. Water pumps and sandbags are being distributed to help mitigate the damage.
Officials advise citizens to stay informed through official weather updates, avoid traveling on flooded routes, and keep emergency contact numbers handy. The situation remains fluid, and further rainfall is expected to continue over the next 24 hours.
The heavy downpour is already causing flash floods in several districts, with low-lying areas around Ahmedabad and Surat reporting water levels that have risen rapidly. Local authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to stay away from flooded roads and to secure their properties.
The state government has activated its emergency response plan, deploying the National Disaster Response Force and setting up relief camps in affected villages. Water pumps and sandbags are being distributed to help mitigate the damage.
Officials advise citizens to stay informed through official weather updates, avoid traveling on flooded routes, and keep emergency contact numbers handy. The situation remains fluid, and further rainfall is expected to continue over the next 24 hours.