South-west Monsoon reached Gujarat one day ahead of schedule. According to the weather office, the normal onset of the South-West monsoon is 15th June, but it has entered parts of South Gujarat today. Quoting official sources, AIR correspondent reports that most parts of the state barring Surat, Tapi and Navsari districts have already received excess rain.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Most parts of the state are getting rains with thunderstorms since last one week. Now, with the onset of south west monsoon in southern parts of the state, state is likely to receive more rains in coming days.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''According to the State Emergency Operation Center, 120 talukas have received up to 96 millimeters of rainfall since this morning. Maximum 96 millimeters rain recorded in Dahndhuka taluka of Ahmedabad district. Kheda, Gadhada, Kamrej, Satlasan and Palsana have received nearly 50 millimeters rainfall. <br />''<br />''Local weather office has predicted light to moderate rains at many places in the state during the next 48 hours. Weather office has also warned for heavy to very rain fall at isolated places in South Gujarat and Saurashtra with thunderstorms and strong winds. Fishermen have been asked not to venture the sea on Saurashtra and South Gujarat coast.<br />
News On AIR | June 14, 2020 8:20 PM
South-west Monsoon reaches Gujarat