New Delhi: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is set to continue lashing Gujarat as a well-marked low-pressure area originating from the Bay of Bengal advances towards the state, impacting local weather from September 1 onwards, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The official death toll in the state remains at 32. Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh 40 roads remain closed to vehicular traffic. At least 150 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state since the onset of monsoon.
More rain expected in Gujarat
The IMD has forecast heavy rain in various parts of Gujarat over the coming days. Navsari and Valsad may experience heavy showers on Sunday, while Vadodara and Chhota Udepur are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday. On Tuesday, heavy rain is predicted in Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, and Narmada, with Narmada and Bharuch facing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain on Wednesday. Ahmedabad might see light rain today.
Three members of a family lost their lives after their car became stranded in the swollen Kolpari river in Gondal taluka, Rajkot district, in the early hours of 28th August. The vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a bridge over the river. After five days of relentless rain, the Saurashtra region enjoyed a sunny day on Friday.
Cyclone Asna heads towards Oman
Cyclone Asna, which formed off the coast of Kutch in Gujarat on Friday, has moved into the Arabian Sea towards Oman, without causing much impact on the region. As a precaution, local authorities had relocated nearly 3,500 people to safer areas and advised those living in huts and mud houses to seek shelter in more secure buildings.
Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 150
Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 150 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh. Currently, 40 roads—12 in Mandi, ten in Kangra, nine in Kullu, five in Shimla, and one each in Una, Sirmaur, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti—are closed to traffic, with five power and 19 water supply schemes also affected. The state has suffered losses estimated at Rs 1,265 crore due to rain-related damage.
Delhi records highest August rainfall since 2010
Delhi experienced record-breaking rainfall in August, with the national capital registering its highest total for the month since 2010. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi’s main weather station, recorded 390.3mm of rainfall in August so far, surpassing the 378.8mm recorded in August 2012. The IMD reported that the highest August rainfall in Delhi over the last 15 years was 455.1mm, recorded in 2010.
