Seven-Day Rain Forecast in Gujarat: Expecting 40 to 50 km/h Winds, Temperature to Drop by Two to Three Degrees

As the cyclonic circulation intensifies, the Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day rainfall warning for Gujarat. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds are anticipated across the state, with wind speeds expected to reach 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. 

Ahmedabad is slated to experience thunderstorms on May 14th and heavy rainfall on May 15th. There is a possibility of a drop in temperatures over the next five days. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this period of inclement weather.

Rainfall Alerts for Various Locations in Gujarat

May 11:

Valsad, Navsari, Dang, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, Dahod, and Chhota Udepur are currently under rainfall alert.

May 12:

Valsad, Navsari, Dang, Surat, Narmada, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, Chhota Udepur, Panchmahal, Vadodara, Mahisagar, Dahod, and Anand are expected to experience rainfall.

May 13:

Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, Bharuch, Chhota Udepur, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Narmada, and Valsad are warned of rain along with thunderstorms.

May 14:

Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, Ahmedabad, Narmada, Bharuch, and Mahisagar are expected to receive rainfall.

May 15:

Aravalli, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Anand, and Panchmahal are advised of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.

May 16:

Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Dahod, Gir Somnath, Amreli, and Bhavnagar are cautioned about impending rainfall.

Expected Drop of Two to Three Degrees in Temperature

Over the past three months, Gujarat has witnessed several fluctuations in weather patterns. Currently, light rainfall is occurring in various parts of the state. Typically, May sees a surge in temperatures in Gujarat, with the latest heatwave persisting for the past five days. 

Some districts, including parts of Saurashtra-Kutch, have recorded maximum temperatures ranging from 42 to 43 degrees Celsius. Today, the Meteorological Department has forecast a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius in the city, while Gandhi Nagar may reach a maximum of 42 degrees Celsius. 

The next three days are also expected to maintain the prevailing heatwave. However, there are possibilities of a drop in maximum temperatures by two to three degrees in central and north Gujarat regions, accompanied by sporadic rainfall in Saurashtra-Kutch.