Month left in Gujarat monsoon withdrawal, South gets 101% rainfall, Kutch 29%

The Southwest monsoon is expected to withdraw from Gujarat in a month, with the South region receiving over 100% of the season's average rainfall. Kutch, however, is facing a rainfall deficit of 29% compared to last year's 65%. As of August 16, districts like Surat, Navsari, and Valsad have recorded rainfall above 100%, with Navsari leading at 119.83%.

Despite this, eight districts have recorded rainfall below 50%, including Devbhoomi Dwarka (6.41%), Porbandar (17.88%), and Kutch (29.25%). The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for several districts, indicating moderate rainfall and potential thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds of 30-40 kmph.

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