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IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Surat and Rajkot as Monsoon Withdrawal Approaches
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:01 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in Surat and Rajkot as the monsoon season draws to a close, urging residents to stay prepared.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory today indicating that both Surat and Rajkot are likely to experience heavy rain in the coming hours. The warning comes as the monsoon season moves towards its withdrawal phase across Gujarat.
Meteorologists noted that the western disturbance interacting with residual monsoon moisture is the primary driver of the expected downpours. The IMD has advised local authorities to monitor water levels in low‑lying areas and to activate emergency response teams where necessary.
Residents in the affected districts have been urged to secure property, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated through official channels. The department will continue to issue updates as the situation evolves.
The warning underscores the challenges of managing water resources and flood risks even as the broader monsoon retreats from the region.
Meteorologists noted that the western disturbance interacting with residual monsoon moisture is the primary driver of the expected downpours. The IMD has advised local authorities to monitor water levels in low‑lying areas and to activate emergency response teams where necessary.
Residents in the affected districts have been urged to secure property, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated through official channels. The department will continue to issue updates as the situation evolves.
The warning underscores the challenges of managing water resources and flood risks even as the broader monsoon retreats from the region.