More heavy rainfall was reported in the Saurashtra-Kachchh region of Gujarat on Friday (Aug 30) as the Indian state braces for Cyclone Asna. A deep depression over Gujarat will intensify into the cyclone and is expected to cross the Arabian coast later in the day.

More heavy rainfall was reported in the Saurashtra-Kachchh region of Gujarat on Friday (Aug 30) as the Indian state braces for Cyclone Asna. A deep depression over Gujarat will intensify into the cyclone and is expected to cross the Arabian coast later in the day. The deep depression has already caused heavy rainfall in the state over the last three days. On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning for a few districts in Gujarat. Speaking to the news agency ANI, IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav said that the heavy rainfall warning had been issued for Jamnagar, Dwarka, Morbi, and Kutch districts. "The deep depression lies 60 km (kilometres) northwest of Bhuj, 80 km northeast of Naliya. It is moving at the speed of 3 km/hr. Given this system, Saurashtra and Kutch are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall," Yadav said. "In the last 24 hours, 30 cm of rain was recorded in Kutch and 29 cm in Dwarka. From June 1 this year, the whole of Gujarat has received 852 mm rain against the normal 577 mm rain...," he added. Army deployed for rescue operations Six columns of the Indian Army were conducting rescue operations in the worst-affected areas as the flood-like situation continued in parts of Gujarat due to incessant rainfall. Also read | Gujarat rainfall: Several incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas reported in Vadodara In a statement, the army said on Thursday, "In response to the severe flooding in multiple districts, the Indian Army has swiftly mobilised its resources to support the ongoing relief efforts." "Following a request from the Gujarat state government, six columns of the Indian Army are undertaking rescue operations to the worst-affected areas to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)," it added. CM Patel reviews flood preparedness Also on Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived at the Gandhinagar State Emergency Operation Center to review the state's flood preparedness. Chief Minister Patel issued immediate instructions to evacuate areas as necessary to safeguard residents from the impending calamity. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat sees more heavy rainfall, braces for Cyclone Asna

The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led&nbsp;to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch.

The IMD&nbsp;has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours.&nbsp;

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“To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated.&nbsp;

According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been&nbsp;rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.&nbsp;

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Six army contingents are helping out the 14&nbsp;teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across&nbsp;the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days.&nbsp;

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According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent&nbsp;of its average annual rainfall in the last few days.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel.

The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM&nbsp;Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state.&nbsp;

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Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday.

The Indian state of Gujarat is facing heavy rainfall which has led to the death of 28 people due to waterlogging and a flood-like situation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a red alert for Thursday. It has also indicated that a cyclonic storm will develop off the coast of Gujarat on August 30, potentially leading to more heavy rainfall, currently lingering over Saurashtra and Kutch. The IMD has also noted that the deep depression has remained stationary for more than six hours. Also Read | Gujarat rains: Several incidents of crocodiles entering residential areas reported in Vadodara “To move W-SW and emerge into the northeast Arabian Sea by the morning of August 30. While moving W-SW over the northeast Arabian Sea away from the Indian coast, there is a possibility of its temporary and marginal intensification over the northeast Arabian Sea on August 30,” the weather department stated. According to Rushikesh Patel, the health minister of Gujarat, over 5000 people have been rehabilitated. As per the State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey, around 40,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. Also Read | Man devastated after waterlogging damages three of his cars, including Rs 5 million Audi Six army contingents are helping out the 14 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 22 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in rescue operations across the state. The NDRF has already rescued over 95 people in the last two days. #WATCH | Devbhumi Dwarka: NDRF rescued 95 people as flood-like situation continues in parts of Gujarat due to incessant rainfall. (Video source - NDRF) pic.twitter.com/VAlg3mIg0k — ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2024 × According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has experienced 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall in the last few days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation over a call with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel. The Gujarat CM took to X (formerly Twitter) and said PM Modi offered guidance and extended his full support for the rescue operation in the state. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi speaks to CM Shri @Bhupendrapbjp on the rain & flood situation in the State, especially in Vadodara. Hon'ble PM assures all possible assistance and support in the ongoing rescue and relief operation from the Centre.#SafeGujarat https://t.co/3tMtr8hRYR — CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) August 29, 2024 × Several districts in the Saurashtra region, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Rajkot, experienced rainfall ranging from 50mm to 200mm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bhanvad taluka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with 185 mm of rainfall. (With inputs from agencies)

Gujarat rains: Death toll rises to 28, IMD predicts cyclonic storm on August 30

Eight people were killed in lightning strikes in Gujarat's Mehsana, Dahod, Sabarkantha, Tapi, Botad, Amreli and Ahmedabad as the west Indian state has been hit by unseasonal rainfall.

Police said a 22-year-old biker died in Botad taluka after being struck by lightning, while a 29-year-old man died after a tree fell on an autorickshaw in Mehsana district, PTI reported.

Two farmers died in Tapi district, and one each in Sabarkantha, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Dahod districts in lightning strikes that accompanied the rains, the police said, adding that lightning strikes killed cattle and sheep in some places as well.&nbsp;

Gujarat received widespread unseasonal rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday. Citing data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, PTI reported that 220 of 251 talukas of Gujarat received up to 50 mm of rainfall in 10 hours since 6 am. Ahmedabad received 15 mm of rainfall for two hours in the morning.

Earlier on Sunday, Manorama Mohanty, the director of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) centre in Ahmedabad, said the rain forecast was only for Sunday.

"It will abate by tomorrow and remain concentrated in some parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra districts," Mohanty told reporters.

Earlier, the IMD said that rain was being caused due to a cyclonic circulation lying over the northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch regions.

The weather bureau added that apart from light rainfall forecast for Monday in some parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra districts, the state would experience dry weather from Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eight people were killed in lightning strikes in Gujarat's Mehsana, Dahod, Sabarkantha, Tapi, Botad, Amreli and Ahmedabad as the west Indian state has been hit by unseasonal rainfall.

Eight people were killed in lightning strikes in Gujarat's Mehsana, Dahod, Sabarkantha, Tapi, Botad, Amreli and Ahmedabad as the west Indian state has been hit by unseasonal rainfall. Police said a 22-year-old biker died in Botad taluka after being struck by lightning, while a 29-year-old man died after a tree fell on an autorickshaw in Mehsana district, PTI reported. Two farmers died in Tapi district, and one each in Sabarkantha, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, and Dahod districts in lightning strikes that accompanied the rains, the police said, adding that lightning strikes killed cattle and sheep in some places as well. Gujarat received widespread unseasonal rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday. Citing data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, PTI reported that 220 of 251 talukas of Gujarat received up to 50 mm of rainfall in 10 hours since 6 am. Ahmedabad received 15 mm of rainfall for two hours in the morning. Earlier on Sunday, Manorama Mohanty, the director of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) centre in Ahmedabad, said the rain forecast was only for Sunday. "It will abate by tomorrow and remain concentrated in some parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra districts," Mohanty told reporters. Earlier, the IMD said that rain was being caused due to a cyclonic circulation lying over the northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch regions. The weather bureau added that apart from light rainfall forecast for Monday in some parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra districts, the state would experience dry weather from Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Eight killed in lightning strikes as unseasonal rainfall hits Gujarat