Overview

• Red alert remains in effect for Gir Somnath, Junagadh and Porbandar, with Amreli, Rajkot and Devbhoomi Dwarka on orange alert as heavy rain persists over Saurashtra–Kutch through October 2.
• A flash‑flood alert has been issued for Saurashtra and Kutch due to a well‑marked low over the Gulf of Cambay, with potential impacts flagged for Amreli, Bhavnagar, Botad, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Morbi.
• Maharashtra saw red alerts on September 29 for Mumbai, Nashik, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Pune, with forecasts now pointing to light to moderate showers in the coming days.
• Heavy‑rain risks extend to East and Northeast India this week, with very heavy spells signaled for Gangetic West Bengal, Assam–Meghalaya and Bihar between October 2 and October 5.
• Agricultural advisories urge farmers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to drain excess water and provide mechanical support or staking for vulnerable crops to limit damage from heavy rain and strong winds.