As winter gradually sets in, parts of south Gujarat experienced light showers on Thursday. Unseasonal rainfall has lashed the areas of Valsad district, including Dharampur, Gorakhada, Mohpada, and Rajpur, adding to the anxiety of the farmers.
The Dangs-Saputara region also witnessed a sudden change in the atmosphere with increased cold and light showers.
Weather experts forecast an increase in the cold from December 4 to 8 along with light showers in some parts of the state.
According to weather experts, Ahmedabad is expected to experience a significant drop in temperatures after Friday.
Minimum temperatures have been recorded below 15°C in places like Deesa, Porbandar, Jamnagar, and Rajkot. Until December 7, the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 15°C, but it is expected to gradually decline, leading to an increase in cold.
By December 20, the mercury is anticipated to drop below 11°C. Continuous snowfall in the northeastern mountainous regions is predicted to intensify the cold in the state after the next three days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
As per IMD, Gandhinagar witnessed the lowest minimum temperature at 14.8°C.
During the day on Thursday, Ahmedabad is likely to witness a minimum temperature of 20°C and a maximum temperature of 31°C.