IMD issues red alert for Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 20-21
(International Institute for Management and Development in Lausanne)
Saturday, July 20: Gujarat has been grappling with severe rainfall irregularities this monsoon season. Sixteen of the 33 districts recorded a critical rainfall deficit of 21%, mainly affecting central and northern Gujarat. Data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed that Dang, known for its lush green landscape during the monsoon, experienced the worst water shortage with a shortfall of 48%, while Ahmedab ad Also suffered a 26% shortfall.
On the other hand, heavy rainfall lashed Porbandar, Junagadh and Debhumidwarka districts of Gujarat in the 36 hours till Friday evening. Porbandar taluka received 565 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state. Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the affected areas. Roads, causeways and underpasses were flooded, causing severe traffic jams and other disruptions.
A similar situation was observed in other parts of the neighboring coastal areas of Mumbai and Konkan. Districts like Dadar, Wadala, Parel and Korla were particularly badly affected on Saturday morning. Andheri metro was closed due to 4-5 feet of water and water pumps were needed in Dahisar, Kandivali, Malad, Santacruz, Khar and Mankhurd to clear the submerged metro.
Forecast for the next few days
Going forward, an offshore trough along the coast of southern Gujarat and northern Kerala and a cyclonic circulation in the northeastern Arabian Sea are likely to bring more rainfall to Maharashtra and Gujarat.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast Heavy rain in some areas On July 21, rainfall occurred in Konkan-Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat regions, and heavy rains are expected to continue in Saurashtra-Kutch region on July 22.
therefore, Red warning (meaning “take action”) Gujarat, which will be released on July 20-22, and Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra on July 20, will be downgraded to Orange Alert (meaning “be prepared”) The following days, until July 24th.
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