Gujarat Weather Alert: 7 Urgent Warnings You Can’t Ignore as Extreme Rainfall Sparks Red Alert Chaos

Gujarat faces severe weather today (June 18) with a RED ALERT issued for Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Diu, warning of life-threatening, extremely heavy rainfall and high flood/landslide risk. An ORANGE ALERT indicates very heavy rain likely in Surat, Navsari, Rajkot, Amreli, Porbandar, Dwarka, and Bhavnagar, posing significant disruption dangers. A YELLOW ALERT for heavy rain covers Bharuch, Dang, Valsad, Tapi, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Jamnagar. This intense rainfall, driven by a system in the Arabian Sea, follows significant rain across Gujarat in the past 24 hours. Authorities urge extreme caution, advising against travel in red and orange zones and preparedness for flooding and outages. The heavy rain is expected to ease slightly starting Thursday, June 19th.

Gujarat Weather Alert: 7 Urgent Warnings You Can’t Ignore as Extreme Rainfall Sparks Red Alert Chaos

Residents urged to prioritize safety as red/orange alerts activated across Saurashtra & South Gujarat  

⛔️ Immediate Threats (Red Alert – Life-Risking Conditions) 

• Where: Gir Somnath, Junagadh, Diu  

• Risk: Isolated pockets may receive 20cm+ rain within 24 hours (floods, landslides likely).  

• Action: Avoid travel, move to higher ground if in low-lying areas. Emergency services on standby. 

⚠️ High Risk Zones (Orange Alert) 

Districts: Porbandar, Dwarka, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Surat, Navsari  

• Expected: 11–20cm rain, waterlogging, rural road disruptions.  

• Urban Impact: Surat/Navsari may face drainage backups in low-lying zones. 

🔶 Moderate Warning (Yellow Alert) 

Areas: Bharuch, Valsad, Tapi, Dang, Jamnagar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli  

• Forecast: Heavy showers (6–11cm), gusty winds.  

• Advisory: Check routes before travel; coastal fishermen should avoid sea.