Articles tagged under: IMD

Temperature Likely to Rise by 2–3°C in Gujarat, Says IMD; Ahmedabad Records 36°C

March 23, 2026
Temperature Likely to Rise by 2–3°C in Gujarat, Says IMD; Ahmedabad Records 36°C

Ahmedabad: The city recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C on Sunday, which was 1.2°C below normal, though higher than Saturday’s 34.2°C. The minimum temperature also rose last night and settled at 23.6°C, recording an increase of 2.5°C over the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), both maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain in a similar range over the next few days. Two weather systems, an upper air cyclonic circulation over west Raj...Read More

Rain subsides in Gujarat: only two talukas received showers in 24 hours

March 21, 2026
Rain subsides in Gujarat: only two talukas received showers in 24 hours

Gandhinagar: After a widespread spell of rain on Thursday, unseasonal showers subsided across Gujarat on Friday, with only two places in the state recording measurable rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 6 am today. According to the State Emergency Operation Center, Gir Gadhada taluka of Gir Somnath district received heavy rain, recording 66 mm (2.6 inches) during the period, followed by Una, which recorded 11 mm (0.43 inch) rainfall. No significant precipitation was reported from other district...Read More

Rain Forecast in 7 Districts of Gujarat Today; Temperatures to Rise Over Next 4 Days: IMD

March 20, 2026
Rain Forecast in 7 Districts of Gujarat Today; Temperatures to Rise Over Next 4 Days: IMD

Ahmedabad: After unseasonal rain and a drop in temperature across several parts of Gujarat during the last two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in temperature and subsiding rain activity in the state over the next few days. According to the latest weather bulletin, dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across most districts after likely isolated light rain in some areas today. As per the IMD bulletin, "Light rain/thundershowers are very likely a...Read More

IMD Issues Nowcast Warning for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Hail in Parts of Gujarat

March 19, 2026
IMD Issues Nowcast Warning for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Hail in Parts of Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday evening issued a nowcast warning forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds in several parts of Gujarat over the next three hours. According to the nowcast issued at 7:00 pm on March 19, 2026, heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour, accompanied by severe thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds with speeds of 62 to 87 kmph, is very likely at isolated places in Rajkot, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Diu, Amreli, Bhavnagar, ...Read More

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Thunderstorms, Hail and Gusty Winds in Parts of Gujarat

March 19, 2026
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Thunderstorms, Hail and Gusty Winds in Parts of Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several parts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, warning of possible damage to trees, crops, power lines, and weak structures. According to the weather bulletin issued this afternoon, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are very likely at several places across the state, with wind speeds reaching 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph in some areas. The orange aler...Read More

IMD Forecasts Unseasonal Rain in These Parts of Gujarat from March 18 to 20

March 16, 2026
IMD Forecasts Unseasonal Rain in These Parts of Gujarat from March 18 to 20

Ahmedabad: Parts of Gujarat are likely to witness light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next few days, bringing relief from the rising heat. Meanwhile, after a scorching start to March, maximum temperatures across the state have remained below 40°C, according to the latest weather bulletins issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the forecast, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely at isolated places in Banaskantha, Patan and Sabarkantha distr...Read More

Light Rain Likely Next Week in Parts of Gujarat, Heatwave to Ease: IMD

March 13, 2026
Light Rain Likely Next Week in Parts of Gujarat, Heatwave to Ease: IMD

Ahmedabad: Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in parts of Gujarat, the latest forecast of the Indian Meteorological Department has come as a relief for the general public but a matter of concern for farmers. The IMD has predicted the possibility of light rain and thundershowers in some districts next week. The department has forecast a gradual fall of 2°C to 4°C in maximum temperatures during the next three days, after which no major change is expected. Minimum temperatures are also like...Read More

8 Gujarat Cities Among Top 10 Hottest in India; Rajkot Hottest in State

March 12, 2026
8 Gujarat Cities Among Top 10 Hottest in India; Rajkot Hottest in State

Ahmedabad: Several cities in Gujarat figured among the top 10 hottest places in the country on March 11, 2026, as heat wave conditions intensified across western India, according to the latest temperature data released by the India Meteorological Department. While Nandurbar (42.4°C) in Madhya Maharashtra recorded the highest temperature in the country, Vallabh Vidyanagar in Gujarat ranked second with 42.3°C, followed by Rajkot at 41.9°C, making it one of the hottest locations in the Saurasht...Read More

Gujarat Reels Under Intense Heat, Maximum Temperature Goes as High as 42°C

March 11, 2026
Gujarat Reels Under Intense Heat, Maximum Temperature Goes as High as 42°C

Rajkot: Gujarat witnessed intense heat on Tuesday, with maximum temperatures soaring well above normal across most parts of the state, with Rajkot emerging as the hottest city at 42.0°C, according to the weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) this morning. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4°C, which was 7.2 degrees above normal, indicating unusually high heat for early March. The minimum temperature in the city was also above normal at 22.5°C, showin...Read More

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Severe Heatwave in Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

March 10, 2026
IMD Issues Orange Alert for Severe Heatwave in Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for severe heatwave conditions over parts of Gujarat for the next 48 hours, warning of very high temperatures across several districts of the state, particularly in Saurashtra-Kutch and North Gujarat. According to the weather bulletin issued this afternoon, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions prevailed at many places in Saurashtra-Kutch and at a few places in the Gujarat region during the past 24 hours. The highe...Read More