Gujarat says goodbye to rainy season as Southwest Monsoon withdraws completely

Surat: The southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from the entire state of Gujarat, as well as from the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on Friday. The monsoon has also further withdrawn from parts of Maharashtra, most areas of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, and some regions of Bihar.

As per the IMD, the current line of monsoon withdrawal passes through 18.5°N/72°E, Alibag, Ahilyanagar, Akola, Jabalpur, Varanasi, Raxaul, and 28°N/86°E. Meanwhile, the remnant low-pressure system of Cyclonic Storm “Shakhti” over the west-central Arabian Sea has weakened but continues to persist, with associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.

As per data from the Relief Commissioner’s office, the state has received 118.12% of average rainfall compared to the 10-year average (1995–2024), recording 1,042.63 mm of rain. Among the regions, Kutch received the highest percentage of average rainfall at 148%, followed by 123% in South Gujarat and 121% in North Gujarat. Meanwhile, East, Central, and Saurashtra received 117% and 108%, respectively.

Weather forecast for Gujarat:

~ The IMD has predicted dry weather across all districts of Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, and the UTs of Diu, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli for the next seven days.

~ No significant changes in maximum or minimum temperatures are expected during this period.

~ Ahmedabad and surrounding areas are likely to experience partly cloudy skies, with maximum temperatures around 34°C and minimum around 23°C.

~ No weather warnings have been issued for the state for the next seven days.

Gujarat now bids farewell to the southwest monsoon, marking the end of the rainy season and the onset of drier, more stable weather across the region. DeshGujarat