Gir Somnath, July 4 -- Local Cautionary Signal Number Three (LC-III) has been hoisted at Veraval Port as part of a precautionary measure on Saturday due to the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds at sea.

Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Local Cautionary Signal Number Three (LC-III) for ports to warn of squally weather, persistent gusty winds, and heavy rain associated with low-pressure systems or approaching storms.

Meanwhile, a relentless spell of monsoon rainfall severely disrupted normal life across western India, triggering intense waterlogging, stranding commuters, and leading to fatalities in parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

In Gujarat's Jamnagar dis...