Gujarat on alert: Heavy rains lash Saurashtra and South Gujarat; CM orders evacuations, issues safety guidelines

Gujarat is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 16th to 22nd, particularly in Saurashtra and Kutch. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed district collectors to prioritize public safety, focusing on evacuations and essential supplies. The IMD forecasts an intensifying low-pressure system, prompting warnings for fishermen to avoid the sea until June 21st.