New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Gujarat continues to be on India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert, a day after heavy rains battered the state, resulting in waterlogging in several areas and disrupting daily life. In the wake of deep depression over southwest Madhya Pradesh, extremely heavy rainfall is likely today.

Wet spells are likely to continue till 6 August, but intense showers will pound the city till tomorrow, IMD said. Accompanying the rain forecast are thunderstorm and lightning warning. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore, away from Gujarat coasts and adjoining Sea area till August.

Indicating that a deep depression persisted over southwest Madhya Pradesh on Friday night, the weather agency in its latest update suggeste...