Unseasonal rain and thunderstorms struck parts of Gujarat early Tuesday, bringing sudden weather changes and raising concerns among farmers, even as major cities continued to experience intense heat.
Early morning showers with strong winds were reported in Dahod, Aravalli, and Mahisagar districts. In Dahod’s Fatepura region, heavy rain, thunder, and dust storms led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life.
In Aravalli, areas including Meghraj, Modasa, Malpur, and Shamlaji received rainfall. While the showers brought a temporary dip in temperature, farmers feared possible damage to crops. Similar conditions were reported in Mahisagar’s Kadana taluka and nearby villages near the Rajasthan border, such as Ghodar and Jogan.
Meanwhile, cities like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Rajkot continued to reel under a heatwave, with temperatures crossing 40°C. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has issued a yellow alert for the coming days, warning that temperatures may reach up to 42°C. Across the state, several major cities recorded temperatures above 40°C despite a slight drop of 1–2 degrees in some areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, the changing weather is due to three active cyclonic circulation systems over Gujarat and Rajasthan, along with a western disturbance that has increased humidity levels, especially in coastal regions.
The department has forecast mostly dry weather across the state over the next 10 days. However, coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch may witness hot and humid conditions on May 6 and 7, while parts of North and South Gujarat are likely to continue facing heatwave conditions. High humidity is expected to persist until around May 9–10, offering little relief from the heat.