Heavy rains, dangerous thunderstorms and lightning likely in Gujarat
2025-05-06 16:34:13
Severe Rains and Thunderstorms Likely in Gujarat
The state of Gujarat has witnessed widespread pre-monsoon weather activity. Moderate rains occurred across the region in north and central Gujarat and Saurashtra. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Baroda, Deesa, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Naliya in Kutch are the major places to witness the weather activity. This was the second consecutive day of weather activity and is likely to continue for the next 3-4 days.
The state of Gujarat normally experiences thunderstorms, dust storms, lightning, heavy rains and strong winds before the monsoon. Extreme heat remains the main threat before the monsoon. The current spell of thunderstorm conditions is unusual and unseasonal. Even if there is any pre-monsoon weather, it is usually for a short duration. The current spell started a day ago and is likely to continue till 10 May 2025. The weather is expected to clear up widely after 11 May 2025.
Earlier, the state was grappling with severe heat conditions. Rajkot recorded temperatures above 46°C and Ahmedabad above 45°C, which was the main highlight on the weather front. In the last 24 hours, the temperature has dropped to 40°C in Rajkot and 38°C in Ahmedabad. The temperature is likely to drop further and remain within comfortable limits. Hazardous weather conditions are likely to prevail at some places for one or two days.
Today, heavy weather with thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain is expected in Anand, Vadodara, Nadiad, Bharuch, Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Surendranagar. The next two days, 07 and 08 May, will see more activity over Saurashtra. On the next day, moderate to heavy rainfall will occur over North Gujarat including Deesa, Patan and coastal Saurashtra to Veraval, Diu, Somnath, Porbandar, Okha, Dwarka and Jamnagar. Caution is required against strong winds, lightning, thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rainfall. Though this is not at all normal for Gujarat, the possibility of hailstorm at some places cannot be ruled out.
Weather conditions will start improving from the weekend. The intensity of the weather will reduce on May 10, but its spread will continue as before. Its extent and scale will reduce further on the next day, May 11. Weather activity can be expected to decrease substantially from May 12. Weather conditions will remain favourable except for heat for the rest of the month.
