IMD has issued a Gujarat Weather Alert 2026 with Red and Orange Alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several districts. Check the latest 7-day rain forecast.
Gujarat Weather Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad, has issued a major weather alert for Gujarat, forecasting widespread rainfall across the state over the next seven days. Several districts in South Gujarat and Saurashtra have been placed under Red and Orange Alerts due to the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Along with intense rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds of 40–50 km/h are also expected in many parts of the state.
Low Pressure System to Intensify Rainfall Across Gujarat
According to the IMD, a Low Pressure Area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation. This weather system is expected to strengthen over the next 2–3 days, increasing monsoon activity over Gujarat and leading to widespread rainfall across North Gujarat, South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch.
Gujarat Rain Forecast for the Next 7 Days
The weather department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in most districts of Gujarat, while South Gujarat and Saurashtra are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall on multiple days.
DAY-1 (Valid from time of origin to 0830 Hrs. IST of 03/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Porbandar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and in Diu.
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara, Narmada , Dang and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Rajkot and Amreli.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Anand, Panchmahal and Chhota Udepur; in the districts of Saurashtra namely, Jamnagar, Botad and Dwarka.
Moderate thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 40- 50 kmph accompanied with light to moderate rain very likely at isolated places in all the districts of North Gujarat region namely Banaskantha, Vav-Tharad, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar Gir Somnath, Botad ,Dwarka, Morbi, Kutch and in Diu.
DAY-2 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 03/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 04/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Surat, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar.
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Narmada, Bharuch, Dang and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath and in Diu.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Anand, Panchmahal, Vadodara and Chhota Udepur; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Rajkot, Dwarka and Botad.
Moderate thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 40- 50 kmph accompanied with light to moderate rain very likely at isolated places in all the districts of North Gujarat region namely Banaskantha, Vav-Tharad, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar Gir Somnath, Botad ,Dwarka, Morbi, Kutch and in Diu.
DAY-3 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 04/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 05/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli ;in the districts of Saurashtra namely Bhavnagar.
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Dahod, Chhotaudepur, Narmada, Bharuch and Tapi ; in the district of Saurashtra namely Amreli,Gir Somnath and in Diu.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Anand, Panchmahal, Mahisagar and Vadodara; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Rajkot Porbandar and Junagadh.
Moderate thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 40- 50 kmph accompanied with light to moderate rain very likely at isolated places in all the districts of North Gujarat region namely Banaskantha, Vav-Tharad, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar; in all the districts of South Gujarat region namely Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in all the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar Gir Somnath, Botad ,Dwarka, Morbi, Kutch and in Diu.
DAY-4 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 05/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 06/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Narmada, Surat and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar,
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur and Bharuch; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Junagadh, Gir Somnath and in Diu.
DAY-5 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 06/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 07/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Dang, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Bharuch and Surat; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Junagadh, Gir Somnath and in Diu.
DAY-6 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 07/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 08/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region namely Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch and Surat; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli , Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and in Diu.
DAY-7 (Valid from 0830 Hrs. IST of 08/07/2026 to 0830 Hrs. IST of 09/07/2026)
Heavy to very heavy rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Dang, Valsad and in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Heavy rains very likely at isolated places in the district of South Gujarat region namely Navsari and Tapi; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar.
Safety Tips During Heavy Rainfall
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Stay away from rivers, drains, and flooded roads.
- Do not stand under trees during lightning.
- Keep electronic appliances unplugged during thunderstorms.
- Follow official advisories issued by local authorities.
- Monitor weather updates regularly.
Source : IMD Gujarat
Conclusion – Gujarat Weather Alert
Gujarat Weather Alert: Gujarat is expected to witness an active monsoon phase over the next seven days, with South Gujarat and Saurashtra likely to receive the heaviest rainfall. The IMD has urged residents in Red and Orange Alert districts to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow all safety instructions to minimize risks from heavy rain, flooding, and thunderstorms.
