Rain Forecast: Another round of rain has started in Gujarat. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in the state for the next 4 days. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, universal rainfall has been predicted in North Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch. Heavy rain is also expected in some districts of South Gujarat. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, this rainy season will last till September 20. Due to the rain system formed in the Bay of Bengal, Meghmehr is being seen once again in Gujarat.
However, while on one hand the rain has brought relief to the people from heat and cold, on the other hand there is an atmosphere of happiness among the farmers also. Farmers were worried after the prolonged stoppage of rains and dry spell in August, but the reactivation of the monsoon has given a lease of life to the dry standing crops. So there is an atmosphere of happiness among the farmers also.
The Meteorological Department has predicted rainy weather in Saurashtra on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Orange alert has been given for heavy rain in Botad and Bhavnagar on Monday, Morbi, Surendranagar, Botad and other areas on Tuesday. The Meteorological Department has predicted good rain in all the districts including Rajkot from Tuesday.
Status of dams in the state
21 reservoirs in the state are completely full, including maximum 13 in Saurashtra. Four reservoirs in South Gujarat, two in Kutch and Central Gujarat are full. Due to good rains in the last two days, the number of dams on alert in the state has increased to 131. 85 are on high alert, 26 are on alert, 20 are on dam warning. 75 dams have less than 70 percent water storage.