Gujarat cyclone guide¶
Gujarat has the longest coastline of any Indian state, along the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Kutch, and the Gulf of Khambhat. The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) runs the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar and publishes a State Cyclone Preparedness and Response Plan. The State Control Room toll free number is 1070, and district emergency operation centres are reached by the area code followed by 1077. Follow India Meteorological Department warnings and the instructions of district authorities.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA). In an emergency, call 112.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Emergency Operation Centre | +91-79-2325-1900 | State Emergency Operation Center at Sector 18, Gandhinagar. |
| State control room (toll free) | 1070 | The GSDMA site header lists 1070 as the toll free State Control Room number. District emergency operation centres are reached by dialling the area (STD) code and then 1077. |
| District disaster management office, Kutch | +91-2832-252-347 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Jamnagar | +91-288-254-1485 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Dwarka | +91-2833-23-2084 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Porbandar | +91-286-222-0801 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Somnath | +91-2876-28-5063 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Junagadh | +91-285-263-3447 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Amreli | +91-2792-23-0735 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Bhavnagar | +91-278-252-1555 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Surat | +91-261-266-3200 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Navsari | +91-2637-23-3002 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
| District disaster management office, Valsad | +91-2632-24-3238 | Listed on the GSDMA site under District Offices. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority: State site with the State Cyclone Preparedness and Response Plan, cyclone and storm surge awareness material, and district office contacts. Website.
- IMD Ahmedabad (Gujarat): India Meteorological Department regional page for Gujarat, with its weather warnings. Website.
- India Meteorological Department cyclone warnings (RSMC New Delhi): The regional specialised meteorological centre for cyclones over the North Indian Ocean. Cyclone bulletins are issued here. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.