Navratri celebrations in Gujarat began under uncertain skies as rain threatened to dampen festivities. The weather department has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday in Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.
Light to moderate showers are also expected in Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Vadodara, and Chhota Udepur.
Sunday already brought showers to 50 talukas, with Navsari recording the highest rainfall—1.5 inches in Hansot and 1 inch in Chikhli. Other areas like Jafrabad (Amreli), Petlad (Anand), Valod (Tapi), and Mangrol (Surat) received 0.5–1 inch of rain.
The forecast offers relief after Monday, with no rain expected for the next five days, allowing festival organisers and revellers to enjoy the upcoming Navratri nights.