Rain Forecast Expected Across Gujarat Districts; Three-Day Weather Break Anticipated Parts of Gujarat are set to experience light to moderate rainfall over the next three days, as an upper air cyclonic circulation forms over southwestern Rajasthan. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Ahmedabad has issued forecasts indicating that several districts will see scattered showers between March 18 and 20. Kutch, Saurashtra, South Gujarat, and parts of North Gujarat are included in the rainfall zone, while Central Gujarat is expected to remain dry. The weather system, located at approximately 0.9 km above sea level, is the primary reason for the anticipated rain. The rainfall pattern is expected to vary by district. On March 18, Banaskantha, Patan, and Sabarkantha may receive scattered showers, with winds potentially reaching 40–50 km/h. In Saurashtra, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and Morbi are likely to see some rainfall, while Kutch will experience light rain. The weather activity is projected to expand on March 19, with North Gujarat districts such as Banaskantha, Patan, Sabarkantha, Dahod, and Panchmahal possibly encountering thunder alongside rain. South Gujarat will see a broader impact, with Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli included in the forecast. Saurashtra and Kutch will continue to see rain, with Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, and Diu also affected. Winds are expected to remain at 40–50 km/h throughout the day. Temperature trends across the region show a mixed picture. The past 24 hours have been dry in Saurashtra, Kutch, Diu, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. South Gujarat has experienced a drop in maximum temperatures, which are below normal.#ahmedabad #gujarat #kutch #india_metropolitan_department #saurashtra
Scorching start to March: Ahmedabad wilts under 41.2°C Ahmedabad faced an intense heatwave on Monday as temperatures soared to 41.2°C, seven degrees above the seasonal average. Even the minimum temperature of 21.8°C was 3.9 degrees higher than normal, leaving little respite for residents. This marked the beginning of a three-day yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for multiple districts in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Kutch. The alert covers areas from coastal regions to the westernmost parts of the state, with hot and humid conditions expected to persist. The IMD forecasted that Ahmedabad’s maximum temperature would remain around 41°C on Tuesday, with the minimum hovering near 22°C. Sagarika Shah, a marketing executive from Prahladnagar, described the discomfort of the heat, stating, “Despite staying hydrated, I felt uneasy throughout the day.” Residents reported struggling with the extreme conditions, highlighting the impact on daily activities. Meteorologists attributed the sudden temperature spike to a shift in wind patterns, with northerly and north-westerly winds bringing in hot air from Rajasthan. Ashok Kumar Das, head of the IMD in Ahmedabad, explained that the departure from normal temperatures was unusually high for several weather stations, triggering the yellow alert. He noted that while March typically sees temperatures rise above 40°C in the latter half of the month, 2025 saw an earlier onset of extreme heat, with Ahmedabad reaching such levels by the third week. The IMD’s long-range forecast for March indicated above-normal temperatures across the region, signaling a trend of prolonged heat. Analysts pointed out that this year’s heatwave began a week earlier than usual, underscoring the growing intensity of summer in Gujarat.#ahmedabad #india_meteorological_department #vadodara #kutch #surat
Season’s First Heatwave Hits Ahmedabad; Yellow Alert Issued Ahmedabad is bracing for its first heatwave of the season as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city and several other districts. The alert, effective for Monday and Tuesday, covers regions including Kutch, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Surat. These areas are expected to experience temperatures above normal, with coastal regions facing hot and humid conditions. The heatwave is already making an impact, with Ahmedabad recording a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday—5.2 degrees above the seasonal average. The minimum temperature was also 1.2 degrees higher than normal, at 19.1 degrees Celsius. The IMD forecasts a gradual rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures by two to three degrees over the next three days. However, temperatures are expected to stabilize from March 11 onwards. In Rajkot and Surendranagar, mercury levels reached 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, marking the first time this summer. Mahua and Deesa also saw temperatures exceed 39 degrees. The IMD’s long-range forecast for March indicates that most of Gujarat will experience above-normal temperatures, highlighting the severity of the heatwave. Residents are advised to take precautions, as the prolonged heat could pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. The yellow alert serves as a warning to prepare for the intense conditions, ensuring that necessary measures are taken to mitigate the impact of the heatwave.#ahmedabad #india_meteorological_department #kutch #banaskantha #gandhinagar
Gujarat Experiences Record Heat as Bhavnagar Hits 38°C Temperatures across Gujarat surged to unprecedented levels during the first week of March, with Bhavnagar emerging as the hottest city at 38°C on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that hot and humid conditions would persist over coastal regions, including the Kutch area, on March 5 and 6, potentially causing discomfort for residents. The weather department also noted that maximum temperatures are expected to remain stable until Friday, after which a gradual decline of 2–3 degrees Celsius is anticipated by the weekend. A subsequent rise of 2–3 degrees is projected thereafter. Minimum temperatures, meanwhile, are expected to remain largely unchanged until the following week. On Thursday, both maximum and minimum temperatures rose significantly in parts of Saurashtra, while North and South Gujarat recorded temperatures well above average. Bhavnagar recorded the highest maximum temperature at 38°C, which is 4.7 degrees above the normal range. Rajkot followed closely with 37.9°C, 3.8 degrees above normal. Other cities reported varying degrees of heat, with Ahmedabad and Amreli at 37.7°C, Gandhinagar and Vadodara at 37.2°C, Deesa at 37.3°C, Porbandar at 36.7°C, Surat at 36.4°C, Kandla at 35°C, and Naliya at 30.6°C. The minimum temperature in Ahmedabad reached 22.5°C, 5 degrees above the normal range, while Gandhinagar recorded 21.5°C, 5.1 degrees higher than usual. Bhuj saw a minimum of 20.4°C, 3.6 degrees above normal, and Rajkot reported 20.2°C, 2.5 degrees above average. Naliya, however, recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 15.8°C, which is slightly below the normal range. The IMD’s forecast highlights the persistence of elevated temperatures, with no significant cooling expected until the weekend.#india_meteorological_department #gujarat #kutch #rajkot #bhavnagar
