Aravalli: Parts of Gujarat witnessed pre-monsoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday, a day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain and thunderstorm activity across several regions of the state over the coming days.

Rainfall was reported from parts of Aravalli and Mahisagar districts, including Modasa, Malpur, Bhiloda, Shamlaji, Lunawada, Khanpur, Santrampur and Kadana. The sudden change in weather, marked by dark clouds, lightning and thunderstorms, brought relief from the prevailing heat and contributed to a noticeable drop in temperatures in several areas.

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in Aravalli, Dahod and Mahisagar districts on May 31. Several districts across North, Central and South Gujarat are also expected to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph.

The weather department has further predicted a gradual decline of 3°C to 5°C in maximum temperatures across Gujarat over the next week, offering relief from the intense summer heat. DeshGujarat