Published 21:02 IST, September 3rd 2019

IMD predicts torrential rainfall in isolated pockets of Gujarat

The IMD on Tuesday has issued a statement saying that isolated pockets of Gujarat are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming few days

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Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday has predicted heavy downpour in isolated patches of Gujarat for  next five days. Jayant Sarkar, Director of IMD shared details of wear forecast saying, "light to moderate rainfall is most likely in all districts of Gujarat and isolated places here will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall." forecast is valid from September 4 till September 8," he added.

IMD has also warned about heavy rainfall in some places over Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Saurashtra & Kutch, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala on September 6.

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Turbulent wear likely to prevail over Arabian sea

Sarkar, in his statement, also asked fishermen t to venture into waters on September 6th and 7th stating "Warning for fishermen has been issued for next five days as very rough sea conditions are likely to prevail over southwest and west-central Arabian Sea".

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A similar warning had also been issued on September 1 by IMD stating "strong winds with ir speeds reaching 45-55 km, are very likely to prevail over West-Central & Southwest Arabian Sea, Central and adjoining Souast Bay of Bengal. Tempestuous wear is likely to prevail over rth Andaman Sea."

fishermen were warned to remain cautious.

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Mumbai to gear up for heavy rains, predicts IMD

auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi marked its beginning with a spell of heavy rainfall in city of Mumbai and its adjoining areas. Wear experts have forecast heavy rain at isolated parts of  city till September 6. IMD has also stated that regions of Maharashtra, Vidarbha, and Marathwada are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in coming two to three days. It had also predicted that some patches in Goa and Konkan will receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

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(With inputs from ANI)

17:32 IST, September 3rd 2019