Gujarat Weather Update: Relief from Heat Due to Rain and Winds Gujarat is currently experiencing relief from the intense summer heat as unseasonal rainfall and cool winds bring comfort to several regions. Since Saturday night, many areas have received light showers, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain in the coming days. An upper air cyclonic circulation has formed near the Gujarat coast at about 0.9 km above sea level. This system has created weather conditions similar to the monsoon season, even though it is currently summer. The IMD expects light to moderate rainfall in various districts of Gujarat from May 5 to May 7.
Rain Expected in Major Cities Cities such as Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot are likely to receive rainfall along with strong winds. Other districts including Banaskantha, Patan, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Dahod, Panchmahal, and Chhota Udepur may also be affected. Wind speeds in these areas could reach 50 to 60 km per hour.
Orange Alert for Parts of Gujarat An orange alert has been issued for North Gujarat, Central Gujarat, and the Saurashtra-Kutch regions due to the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. Districts such as Kutch, Patan, and Banaskantha may experience gusts reaching up to 80 km per hour.
Rain Forecast in Additional Areas Rain is also expected in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Bharuch, and Narmada. All districts of Saurashtra-Kutch—including Morbi, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Dwarka, and Botad—are likely to receive showers.
Temperature Outlook Due to the change in weather, maximum temperatures in many parts of Gujarat may drop by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in the coming days. In Ahmedabad and nearby areas, the temperature is expected to be around 37°C on Monday. Across western India, no major change in temperature is expected over the next three days. However, by the end of the week, temperatures may rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. Central and northwest India may also see a slight increase in temperatures after four days.
