Gandhinagar: Gujarat is likely to witness a gradual increase in pre-monsoon rainfall activity over the next seven days, with South Gujarat expected to remain the main rain-bearing region, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The forecast indicates isolated light to moderate rain and thundershowers in districts such as Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Surat and Narmada during the first half of the week. Rainfall activity is expected to expand from June 11 onwards, covering additional districts of eastern Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Junagadh and Porbandar.

By June 12 and 13, showers are likely to extend into Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar districts, signalling a broader spread of pre-monsoon conditions across the state. However, Kutch and large parts of North and Central Gujarat are expected to remain largely dry for most of the week.

The IMD has not issued any weather warning for Gujarat during the forecast period, while maximum temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged. Ahmedabad is likely to experience partly cloudy conditions with daytime temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Weather Forecast: June 8–14

Based on the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Ahmedabad forecast issued on June 7, Gujarat is expected to witness a gradual increase in pre-monsoon rainfall activity, especially across South Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra, while most of North Gujarat and Kutch are likely to remain largely dry during the first half of the week.

June 8 (Monday)

South Gujarat is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places, particularly in Narmada, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad districts. Similar weather is expected in Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. In Saurashtra, Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir Somnath may witness isolated showers. The rest of Gujarat is likely to remain dry.

June 9 (Tuesday)

Rain activity is expected to reduce slightly and remain confined mainly to Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad districts of South Gujarat along with Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Most other districts are likely to experience dry weather.

June 10 (Wednesday)

Weather conditions are likely to remain similar to the previous day. Isolated light to moderate showers may continue in South Gujarat districts including Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad, while the rest of the state is expected to remain dry.

June 11 (Thursday)

The rainfall zone is likely to expand. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are forecast in Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad districts. Parts of Saurashtra, including Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir Somnath, may also receive isolated showers. Dry conditions are likely elsewhere.

June 12 (Friday)

Rainfall activity is expected to spread further across Gujarat. Isolated showers are likely in Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar districts of North Gujarat. Almost the entire South Gujarat region, including Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Narmada, Dang, Tapi, Navsari and Valsad, is likely to receive light to moderate rain. Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir Somnath districts of Saurashtra may also witness showers.

June 13 (Saturday)

A broader rain coverage is expected. Along with South Gujarat and eastern districts, rainfall is likely in Panchmahal, Dahod and Mahisagar. Saurashtra districts such as Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir Somnath may also receive light to moderate showers.

June 14 (Sunday)

The week is expected to end with continued scattered pre-monsoon showers across South Gujarat, eastern Gujarat and parts of Saurashtra. Rainfall activity is likely to remain light to moderate and localized in nature.

Key Highlights

• No major change in maximum temperatures is expected during the next seven days.
• Ahmedabad is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky with temperatures around 42°C.
• No weather warnings have been issued for any district of Gujarat during the forecast period.
• The southwest monsoon is advancing gradually across the country, and conditions remain favourable for its further progress during the coming days. DeshGujarat