Gujarat Sizzles as Day Temperatures Rise Across Key Cities; Ahmedabad at 41°C

Ahmedabad: Large parts of Gujarat continued to experience rising maximum temperatures, with several cities recording highs near or above the 40°C mark, according to the weather report by the India Meteorological Department.

Ahmedabad registered a maximum temperature of 41.0°C, slightly below normal by 0.5°C, while nearby Gandhinagar recorded 40.5°C, which is 0.7°C above normal. Amreli emerged as the hottest location in the state at 41.1°C, followed closely by Rajkot at 40.7°C.

In central Gujarat, Baroda reported a high of 39.6°C, while Surat recorded 38.9°C, both hovering close to normal levels. Coastal regions remained relatively cooler, with Dwarka at 30.6°C, Diu at 33.0°C, and Veraval at 34.2°C.

Kandla and Porbandar also recorded temperatures above normal by 2.2°C and 1.9°C, respectively, indicating a broader warming trend across parts of the state. Bhuj and Deesa reported maximum temperatures of 39.0°C and 38.8°C, respectively.

Minimum temperatures across Gujarat largely remained below normal in most cities, offering slight nighttime relief. Ahmedabad recorded a minimum of 24.5°C, while Rajkot and Bhuj reported 23.2°C and 22.4°C, respectively.

Humidity levels showed significant variation, with morning relative humidity ranging from 29% in Baroda to as high as 86% in Veraval. Evening humidity dropped sharply in interior regions, with Ahmedabad recording just 13%.

With temperatures continuing to climb and dry conditions persisting, heat stress is likely to intensify in the coming days, particularly in inland areas. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exposure.