Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Gujarat: IMD

Ahmedabad ( Gujarat ) [India], October 26 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast ed heavy rain accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and strong surface winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat .

According to the weather department, heavy rain exceeding 15 mm per hour, along with moderate thunderstorms and maximum surface wind speeds of 41 to 61 kmph in gusts, is very likely to occur in Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu districts.

These areas also face a moderate probability (30 to 60 per cent) of cloud-to-ground lightning.

The IMD further stated that moderate rain of 5 to 15 mm per hour, with light thunderstorms, and surface winds below 40 kmph are very likely at isolated places in Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Dangs,