Wintry chill deepens in Gujarat as minimum temperatures dip further; Naliya coldest at 8.8°C

Ahmedabad: Large parts of Gujarat recorded a further drop in minimum temperatures on Thursday night, as winter conditions strengthened across the state. According to the weather report issued this morning, Naliya in Kutch remained the coldest location with a minimum temperature of 8.8°C, which is 2.1°C below normal.

Among major cities, Ahmedabad recorded a minimum of 13.1°C, close to normal, while Gandhinagar stood at 12.6°C, around 1.4°C above normal. Baroda reported 12.8°C, about 1.2°C below normal, and Rajkot registered 12.0°C, nearly 2°C below normal. Surat saw a minimum of 14.8°C, which was 1.3°C below normal.

Elsewhere in the state, Amreli (10.4°C), Porbandar (12.3°C), and Deesa (12.4°C) also recorded lower-than-usual temperatures. Porbandar reported the sharpest dip, falling 3.2°C below normal.

Coastal stations saw relatively warmer nights. Okha reported the highest minimum temperature at 21.5°C, slightly above normal, while Bhavnagar remained steady at 15.0°C, matching its expected range.

Humidity levels varied widely, with early-morning relative humidity touching 83–84% in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Kandla, while places like Rajkot and Bhuj stayed considerably drier. No rainfall was reported from any station.

With temperatures expected to dip further in the coming days, officials advised residents, especially in northern and interior districts, to brace for colder mornings and evenings as winter sets in firmly across Gujarat. DeshGujarat

Today’s Weather Report (Reported on 0830 IST)