Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 08:02 am
Reported by Gujarat Samachar
Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Gujarat over the last 24 hours, with rain reported in 225 talukas across the state. South Gujarat witnessed the most intense spell, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas and disrupting normal life. Vapi recorded the highest rainfall in the state during the period.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days. For July 7, a red alert has been issued for Surat, Dang, Tapi , Navsari, Valsad, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Bhavnagar . An orange alert is in place for Narmada , Bharuch, and Amreli.
In view of the heavy rain, authorities have announced a holiday for schools under the Surat Municipal Corporation and all municipal areas of the district on Tuesday. The decision regarding schools in rural areas has been left to the respective principals based on local conditions.
In Navsari, all schools and colleges have been declared closed, with academic activities suspended for the day.
Among the highest rainfall figures recorded across the state, Vapi in Valsad district received 8.58 inches of rain, the highest in Gujarat during the last 24 hours.
