The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a significant weather alert for Gujarat, predicting heavy rainfall until September 1. This comes on the heels of recent rains that have already caused the evacuation of 300 people from Valsad taluka. Authorities are on high alert, preparing for potential flooding and landslides. The state’s economy, particularly agriculture, could be affected, with farmers concerned about crop damage. Disaster management teams are on standby to respond to emergencies.