Press Release: 08

Time of Issue: 1430 HOURS. IST Date:21-06-2025

Subject: Active monsoon conditions with enhanced rainfall activity over Gujarat state, Daman and Diu
and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Synoptic Situation:
 An upper air cyclonic circulation lies over northeast Rajasthan & neighbourhood and extends upto 1.5
km above mean sea level.
 Yesterday’s trough now runs from northeast Bangladesh to south Gujarat region across
cycloniccirculation associated with low pressure area over southwest Bihar and central parts of
MadhyaPradesh at 3.1 km above mean sea level.
Realised significant rainfall (≥ 7 cm ) during past 24 hours till 0830 IST of today, the 21st June,2025:

GUJARAT REGION: Jambughoda (dist Panchmahal) 21, Jetpur Pavi (dist Chhota Udepur) 13, Petlad (dist
Anand) 9, Kaprada (dist Valsad) 8, Tarapur (dist Anand) 7, Halol (dist Panchmahal) 7
Aws data : , Anand(dist Anand) 9

SAURASHTRA & KUTCH : NONE

In view of above mentioned systems active monsoon conditions with enhanced rainfall activity is likely to prevail over
the state during next seven days. The detailed forecast and warnings are as below

STATE FORECAST

WEATHER FORECAST for next 7 days: Valid up to 0830 hours IST of 28/06/2025
Detailed 7 days weather forecast for Gujarat State, Diu, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli is given below

DAY-1
(Valid from time of origin to 0830 Hrs. IST of 22/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at most places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at most places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-2
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 22/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 23/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at most places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely

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Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at most places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-3
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 23/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 24/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at most places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at most places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-4
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 24/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 25/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at most places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at many places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-5
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 25/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 26/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at mostplaces in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at many places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-6
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 26/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 27/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at many places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at many places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at many places in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY-7
(Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 27/06/2025 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 28/06/2025)
Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers very likely at most places in all the districts of North Gujarat region
namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; at most places in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely
Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; at many places in allthe districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

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 WEATHER WARNING
for next 7 days for Gujarat State Diu, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

DAY 1: Heavy to very heavy rains at a few places with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely in the
districts of Gujarat region namelyBanaskantha and Sabarkantha.

Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region
namelyPatan, Mehsana, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Dahod, Mahisagar, Narmada, Surat,
Dang,Tapi, Navasri, Valsad and in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra-
Kutch namely Surendranagar and in Kutch.

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Kheda, ,
Anand,Panchmahal,Vadodara,Chhota-Udepur and Bharuch;in the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch
namely Rajkot, Jamnagar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi and Botad

Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to
moderate rain very likelyat isolated placesin all the districts of North Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY 2: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli,Navsari, Valsad and in Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli; in
the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Kutch.

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Patan,
Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar Dang and
Tapi; in the district of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Morbi.

Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to
moderate rain very likelyat isolated placesin all the districts of North Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY 3: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha,Navsari, Valsadand in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra-
Kutch namelyAmreli and Bhavnagar.

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely, Patan,
Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod
and Mahisagar, Surat, Dang and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namelySurendranagar,
Rajkot, Jamnagar,Morbi, Dwarka, Botad and Kutch

Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to
moderate rain very likelyat isolated placesin all the districts of North Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara

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 Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY 4: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Sabarkantha,Navsari, Valsadand in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli;in the districts of
Saurashtra- Kutch namelyAmreli and Bhavnagar.

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namelyPatan,
Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Aravalli,Surat, Dang and Tapi;in the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch
namelyRajkot and Junagadh

Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to
moderate rain very likelyat isolated placesin all the districts of North Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY 5: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Navsari, Valsad and in Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch
namelyAmreli and Bhavnagar.

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Sabarkantha,
Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch
namely Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Botad and in Diu.

Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30-40 kmph accompanied with light to
moderate rain very likelyat isolated placesin all the districts of North Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand,
Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara,
Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara
Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch and in
Diu.

DAY 6: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Dahod, Mahisagar, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli; in the districts of
Saurashtra-Kutch namely Amreli and Bhavnagar.

Heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namelySabarkantha,
Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal,Vadodara, Chhota Udepur,
Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra- Kutch namely Rajkot,
Junagadh,GirSomnath ,Botad and in Diu.

DAY 7: Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely
Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli; in the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Dwarka and in
Kutch

Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namelyPatan,
Mehsana, Gandhinagar, , Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod,Mahisagar, Dang,
Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli of Saurashtra- Kutchnamely
Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar,Morbiand Porbandar

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 WEATHER OUTLOOK
For subsequent 2 days (i.e. for day 8 & 9) valid from 0830 hrs. IST of 28/06/2025 to 0830 hrs. IST of
30/06/2025: No large change.

RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION

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THUNDERSTORM WARNING

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HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING: -

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 Impact expected and action suggested due to isolated thunderstorm with lightning/gusty & Squally
winds & Hailstorm:

Impacts expected Actions suggested

 Breaking of tree branches, uprooting of large  People are advised to keep a watch on the weather
avenue trees. Large dead limbs blown from trees. for worsening conditions and be ready to move to
Damage to Standing crops. safer places accordingly.
 Minor to Major damage to banana and papaya
 Stay indoors, close windows & doors and avoid
trees.
travel if possible.
 Minor to major damage to power and
communication lines due to breaking of branches.  Take safe shelters; do not take shelter under trees.
 Strong wind/hail may damage plantation,  Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean
horticulture and standing crops. against concrete walls.
 Hail may injure people and cattle at open places.  Unplug electrical/ electronic appliances.
 Partial damage to vulnerable structures due to  Immediately get out of water bodies.
strong winds.
 Keep away from all the objects that conduct
 Minor damage to kutcha houses/walls and huts.
 Loose objects may fly. electricity.

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Expected Impact with respect to Red Colourwarning for rainfall.
 Most of the routes of the city are closed due to waterlogging.
 Water logging/ flooding in most parts of low-lying areas in the city, Heavy traffic
jam problem in all the routes of the city.
 Probability of death due to lightning.
 Slum areas along railway track, river and drain may affect severely.
 It may lead to riverine flooding along the Rivers and respective catchment areas.
 Localized and short-term disruption to municipal services (water, electricity, etc.)
 Possibility of danger to very old buildings and unmaintained structures.
 Falling of trees/branches and advertising hoardings in gusty winds.
 Damage to horticulture crop, plantation and Kharif crops like rice, maize, pearl
millet, black gram ,banana, saffota,mango etc. in the outskirts of the city.
 Extensive clogging of drains due to debris flows in drainage areas.
 Severe disruption to solar energy output.
 Severe impact on agriculture – loss of livestock and significant loss of crops due to
flooding and soil erosion – impact on economy and livelihoods
 Life threatening, extensive flash flooding of vulnerable areas.
 Possibility of landslide at hilly areas, due to this, closure of the road and human
casualties may be occurred.
 Fisheries activities may be hampered severely.
Expected Impact with respect to Orange colourwarning for rainfall.
 Water logging/ flooding in many parts of low-lying areas in the city, Heavy traffic
jam problem in many routes of the city.
 Drain water over flow in many parts of city
 Probability of damage vulnerable structure and house.
 Possibility of danger to very old buildings and unmaintained structures.
 Falling of trees/branches and advertising hoardings in gusty winds.
 Significant clogging of drains due to debris flows in drainage areas
 Significant disruption to solar energy output
 Significant impact to agriculture – secure livestock and move small animals to
shelter. Some loss of crops in flood or soil erosion prone areas.
 Possible life-threatening flash flooding of vulnerable areas.
 Inundation of coastal areas coinciding with high tides and Squally weather along the
coast and rough sea conditions during cyclone.
 Possibility of landslide at hilly areas, due to this, closure of the road and human
casualties may be occurred.
 Fisheries activities may be hampered.
Expected Impact with respect to Yellow colourwarning for rainfall

 Major damage to kuchcha roads due toinundation.

 Major disruption in traffic in cityareas.
 Inundation of low-lying areas leading to damage to kuchchahouses.
 Water logging in underpass in cityareas.
 Sudden reduction in visibility during heavy downpour leading to roadaccidents.
 Mainly water logging problem found near wetland and marshy land of urban land rural
region.

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Action suggested during Red, Orange and Yellow warnings for rainfall

Yellow Orange Red

Traffic may be Traffic may be regulated Check for traffic congestion on your route
regulated effectively. before leaving for your destination.
effectively. People in the affected Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in
areas may restrict their this regard.
movement. Avoid going to areas that face water logging
problem often.
Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.
People living in very old buildings
unmaintained structures and river banks may
take caution and moveto safer places.
People in the affected areas may restrict their
movement.

Legends: -
24 HRS CHANGE FROM ACTUAL 24 HRS DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL
IN MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TEMPERTURE IN MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TEMPERTURE
Markedly Rise (> 4.0) Markedly above normal (> + 5.0)
Appreciably Rise (+ 2.1 to 4.0) Appreciably above normal (+ 3.1 to + 5.0)
No large change [ -2,2] Above normal (+ 1.6 to 3.0)
Appreciably fall (- 2.1 to - 4.0) Normal [ -1.5, +1.5]
Markedly fall (< -4.0) Below normal (- 1.6 to - 3.0)
Appreciably below normal ( -3.1 to -5.0)
Markedly below normal (< - 5.0)
Terminology for Spatial Distribution of rainfall: -
Spatial Distribution of Rainfall Descriptive term Criteria for observed/forecast weather
used
Dry Dry No station reported/expecting rainfall

Isolated One or two Places ≤25% of stations get/expected to get rainfall

Scattered At a few Places (26–50) % of stations get/expected to get rainfall

Fairly Widespread At many Places (51–75) % of stations get/expected to get rainfall

Wide spread At most places (76–100) % of stations get/expected to get rainfall

Terminology for intensity of 24 hour accumulated rainfall: -

Terminology Rainfall (mm) Rainfall (cm)
Very light rainfall Trace -2.4 --
Light rainfall 2.5-15.5 Upto 1
Moderate rainfall 15.6-64.4 2-6
Heavy Rainfall 64.5- 115.5 7-11
Very Heavy Rainfall 115.6-204.4 12-20
Extremely heavy rainfall Greater than or equal to 21 cm or more
204.5 mm
Exceptionally Heavy Rainfall When the rainfall observed is a value near about the highest
recorded rainfall at or near the station for the month or the season.
However, this term will be used only when the actual rainfall
amount exceeds 12 cm

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Terminology for probability of occurrence of weather event: -
Term Probability of occurrence
Unlikely Less than 25%
Likely 25% to 50%
Very likely 50% to 75 %
Most likely more than 75%

Kindly visit: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/ahmedabad, www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in

&www.mausam.imd.gov.in for updates regarding weather.

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