Maximum temperature reaches as high as 43.2°C in parts of Gujarat; Rajkot at 41.1°C

Dahod: Gujarat witnessed soaring temperatures on Sunday, with the mercury reaching its highest at 43.2°C in Dahod. Rajkot followed with 41.1°C, exceeding normal levels by 6.8°C, while Bhuj also recorded 40.4°C, showing a significant departure from normal by 6.4°C.

Ahmedabad reported a maximum temperature of 38.7°C, 4.5°C above normal. Other major cities, including Gandhinagar (39.2°C), Surat (38.7°C), and Amreli (39.0°C), also experienced above-average heat. No rainfall was recorded across the state, indicating persistently dry conditions.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of a heatwave in parts of Gujarat until March 12. In its bulletin, the IMD forecasted: “Maximum temperatures are very likely to be in the range of 40-42°C during the next 3-4 days over the interior parts of Saurashtra-Kutch and adjoining parts of the North Gujarat region, as well as some parts of the South Gujarat region. Due to this, heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail over these areas.” DeshGujarat

Today’s Weather Report (Reported on 0830 IST)


Date: 2025-03-10
Station Max Temp (oC) Dep. from Normal Min Temp (oC) Dep. from Normal RH at 0830IST RH at 1730IST Rainfall (mm)
Ahmedabad 38.7 (09/03) 4.5 20.8 2.9 42 19 (09/03) NIL
Ahmedabad-Airport 21.6 NIL
Ahmedabad-Ambli-Bopal 21.4 NIL
Ahmedabad-Chandkheda 23.4 NIL
Ahmedabad-Gift City, Gandhi Nagar 19.0 NIL
Ahmedabad-IIPH, Gandhi Nagar 18.1 NIL
Ahmedabad-Navrangpura (S.P.Stadium) 21.9 NIL
Ahmedabad-Pirana 19.8 NIL
Ahmedabad-Raikhad 21.3 NIL
Ahmedabad-Rakhiyal 21.8 NIL
Ahmedabad-Satellite Area (ISRO-SAC) 24.7 NIL
Amreli 39.0 (09/03) 4.0 20.0 2.4 58 18 (09/03) NIL
Baroda 38.4 (09/03) 3.2 21.8 3.6 38 19 (09/03) NIL
Bhavnagar 36.7 (09/03) 3.2 21.0 1.5 58 20 (09/03) NIL
Bhuj 40.4 (09/03) 6.4 21.6 4.1 56 15 (09/03) NIL
DAHOD 43.2 (09/03) 16.2 35 NIL
Daman 33.2 (09/03) 19.4 76 63 (09/03) NIL
DANG 39.7 (09/03) 17.2 64 NIL
Deesa 38.9 (09/03) 5.2 20.3 4.1 48 21 (09/03) NIL
Diu 31.0 (09/03) -0.5 19.5 4.0 50 48 (09/03) NIL
Dwarka 29.4 (09/03) 0.9 23.0 2.0 87 72 (09/03) NIL
Gandhinagar 39.2 (09/03) 5.1 18.8 0.8 50 23 (09/03) NIL
JAMNAGAR 36.9 (09/03) 20.1 66 NIL
Kandla 35.4 (09/03) 3.3 21.6 2.1 78 19 (09/03) NIL
Naliya 39.5 (09/03) 6.9 16.8 1.0 67 27 (09/03) NIL
Okha 31.0 (09/03) 3.5 24.0 2.4 88 67 (09/03) NIL
Porbandar 34.2 (09/03) 1.3 17.5 -1.0 62 47 (09/03) NIL
Rajkot 41.1 (09/03) 6.8 20.5 2.3 46 17 (09/03) NIL
Surat 38.7 (09/03) 4.2 24.5 4.9 38 44 (09/03) NIL
SURAT KVK 38.9 (09/03) 22.9 NIL
Veraval 30.6 (09/03) -1.1 23.0 3.9 44 74 (09/03) NIL