West India port operations back to normal; heavy rains in Gujarat continue

MUMBAI (ICIS)–Several ports across India’s western state of Gujarat have resumed normal operations even as heavy rains are projected to continue throughout the week.

Operations at some ports had suffered some disruptions since late August because of inclement weather.

In a note dated 2 September, shipping and logistics firm GAC Shipping, Logistics & Marine Services said that activities at Kandla port had been severely impacted due to the heavy rainfall since 26 August and cargo operations had slowed down.

Operations have now resumed at the port, it added.

At Mundra port, vessel movements and cargo operations have also restarted and are now back to normal.

Dahej port has also resumed operations after suspending berthing operations at several terminals due to heavy rainfall and wind on 29 August.

The same was true for Pipavav port, which halted operations on 28 August.

Sikka and Hazira ports, on the other hand, have continued normal operations.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Indian Meteorological Department said that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Gujarat between 3 September and 4 September.

There is a risk of low-to-moderate flash floods occurring in parts of Gujarat over the next 24 hours, it added.