Ahmedabad: Cold conditions persisted across Gujarat on Sunday night, with minimum temperatures remaining below or near seasonal norms in many parts of the state, according to the latest weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department this morning.

Among the state’s four major cities, Ahmedabad recorded a minimum temperature of 14.8°C, which was 2.5 degrees above normal, while Surat registered 14.4°C, marginally below normal by 0.9 degrees. Vadodara (Baroda) reported a night temperature of 14.2°C, slightly above normal by 1.1 degrees. Rajkot, however, witnessed sharper cooling, with the mercury dipping to 10.3°C, which was 2.5 degrees below normal, making it the coldest among the four major urban centres. Meanwhile, the state capital Gandhinagar reported a minimum of 13.8°C.

Elsewhere in Saurashtra and Kutch, colder conditions were more pronounced. Naliya in Kutch recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at just 6.0°C, nearly four degrees below normal. Bhuj also remained cold at 8.6°C, while Amreli registered 9.7°C and Kandla 12.0°C, both below seasonal averages. Deesa in north Gujarat recorded 11.3°C.

Coastal and southern parts of the state and adjoining UTs were comparatively milder, though several stations still hovered around normal levels. Daman recorded a minimum of 15.8°C, Diu 16.5°C, Veraval 18.4°C, and Okha 17.3°C. Porbandar remained at 15.4°C, while Dwarka registered 14.2°C. Despite the slightly warmer conditions along the coast, night temperatures were largely within the winter range.

Day temperatures on January 11 remained mostly below normal across large parts of Gujarat, particularly in Kutch and Saurashtra. Bhuj and Naliya recorded maximum temperatures of 23.7°C and 24.1°C, respectively, both nearly four degrees below normal. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum of 26.7°C, one degree below average, while Baroda stood at 28.8°C, marginally below normal. Rajkot and Surat recorded maximum temperatures of 28.8°C and 30.4°C, respectively, close to their seasonal averages.

Relative humidity levels remained moderate across the state, with morning humidity ranging between 55 and 83 per cent at most stations, indicating cool but dry weather conditions. With no rainfall reported anywhere in Gujarat, the dry winter spell continues, and residents, particularly in Saurashtra and Kutch, are likely to experience chilly nights over the coming days. DeshGujarat

Today’s Weather Report (Reported on 0830 IST)