Bhavnagar, Gujarat – October 27:
Bhavnagar Weather News: Unseasonal rains have struck parts of Gujarat with unexpected intensity, leaving several regions in distress. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a depression over the Arabian Sea has become active, triggering heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the Saurashtra region for the next five days.
Authorities have issued a red alert for Bhavnagar, Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu, warning residents of possible flash floods, road blockages, and power disruptions. Neighboring districts Junagadh and Botad are under orange alert, while a yellow alert remains for other parts of Kutch and Saurashtra.
Villages Cut Off as Floodwaters Rise
As per official reports, seven villages in the coastal belt of Bhavnagar, Amreli, and Gir Somnath have become inaccessible due to rising floodwaters. In Una taluka, three villages—Khatriwad, Khandhera, and Amodra—are completely cut off. In Gir Gadhada taluka, Kanakiya village faces a similar fate, while in Rajula taluka, Uncheya, Dharananes, and Khakhbai villages have lost road connectivity.
Local rescue teams, along with NDRF units, have been deployed to help stranded families. In Palitana, rescue boats have been pressed into service after two people went missing in floodwaters.
Continuous Rains Lash the Region
From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, 1874 talukas across Gujarat experienced rainfall. The heaviest rain was recorded in Rajula (Amreli district) at 6.73 inches, while the lowest—just 1 mm—was reported from Pavi Jetpur in Chhota Udepur.
In Amreli, the situation has become severe, with overflowing drains and blocked highways. The Somnath–Bhavnagar National Highway is partially submerged, causing traffic chaos. The Shetrunji Dam, Bhavnagar’s key water source, has received such heavy inflow that 59 floodgates were opened two feet wide to release excess water. Several rivers in the region are flowing above danger levels, forcing evacuations from low-lying areas.
Farmers Face Huge Crop Losses
This unexpected spell of untimely monsoon-like rain has dealt a heavy blow to local farmers. October is typically the harvest period for paddy and groundnut, but continuous rainfall has damaged standing crops across the region.
Fields in Bhavnagar and Amreli are now waterlogged, with groundnut pods and rice plants submerged. Despite efforts to cover grain heaps with plastic sheets, rainwater has seeped in, leading to spoilage. Crops such as cotton, tobacco, castor, millet, and vegetables have also suffered major damage.
Farmers were seen trying to drain water manually from their fields, using buckets and small pumps. One farmer said, “We were ready for harvest, but the rains destroyed everything overnight.”
Appeal for Government Assistance
Concerned about the situation, Mahesh Kaswala, MLA from Savarkundla, has written to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, urging immediate financial relief for affected farmers. He requested that crop damage be assessed promptly and compensation be disbursed without delay.
Several farmer unions have also demanded that the state declare the affected districts as disaster zones, providing relief in the form of loan waivers and seed subsidies for replantation.
Wind Alerts and Next 5-Day Forecast
Meteorologists have predicted that strong winds at speeds of 30–40 km/h will continue to lash coastal Gujarat over the next few days. The Bhavnagar weather forecast suggests that rain activity will remain intense till October 31, with intermittent heavy showers.
According to the IMD’s extended outlook:
- October 28: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Bhavnagar, Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu.
- October 29–31: Orange alert persists, with chances of thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid traveling through flooded zones, and follow local administration updates closely.
Bhavnagar Weather News Summary
The current weather pattern across Gujarat reflects a sharp deviation from the usual post-monsoon climate. Experts believe this system, forming in the Arabian Sea, is an effect of changing wind patterns influenced by the Western Disturbance and Arabian Sea depression.
With Bhavnagar under red alert, emergency services remain on high alert, and citizens are being urged to stay vigilant. As heavy rains continue to batter the Saurashtra region, the focus is now on rescue, relief, and ensuring the safety of those living near rivers and low-lying villages.
