Heavy rain forecast for Saurashtra and Kutch, fishermen warned

A deep depression in the Arabian Sea has triggered a cyclone alert for Gujarat, with the Meteorological Department warning of heavy rainfall in Saurashtra and Kutch over the next five days.

- FPJ News Service

Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea, as winds are expected to blow at dangerous speeds of 40 to 50 kmph along the state's coastline.

Port authorities have hoisted LCS-3 signals at Veraval and other ports for 24 hours and DC-! signals on the southern coast, signaling risk to small vessels and fishing activity.