Gujarat ‘Baba Vanga’ Weather Prediction Comes True: Rain Disrupts Garba, IMD Issues Major Alert

Ahmedabad: The festive spirit of Navratri in Gujarat faces an unexpected challenge as heavy rainfall sweeps across the state. Saturday night saw significant rain in central and southern Gujarat, leaving garba organisers anxious about the celebrations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert in effect until September 30, covering several districts.

Often referred to as Gujarat’s ‘Baba Vanga’ for his accurate weather predictions, Ambalal Patel had long warned that heavy showers would strike during Navratri, potentially disrupting garba events. His foresight has once again proven correct.

The IMD has issued alerts for southern and central Gujarat as well as the Saurashtra region. A red alert covers southern districts including Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Dang,