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IMD Warns of Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Gujarat Due to Low-Pressure System
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall across Gujarat as a low‑pressure system moves over the state, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting extremely heavy rainfall across Gujarat as a low‑pressure system moves over the state.
The warning comes as the system is expected to bring prolonged showers that could lead to flooding in low‑lying areas.
The IMD has urged local authorities to prepare emergency response plans and has advised residents to stay alert for any sudden water level rises.
While specific rainfall totals are not yet released, the department has highlighted the potential for significant water accumulation in districts such as Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.
The warning comes as the system is expected to bring prolonged showers that could lead to flooding in low‑lying areas.
The IMD has urged local authorities to prepare emergency response plans and has advised residents to stay alert for any sudden water level rises.
While specific rainfall totals are not yet released, the department has highlighted the potential for significant water accumulation in districts such as Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.