Gujarat continued to reel under intense summer heat on Sunday, with Ahmedabad and Rajkot emerging as the hottest cities in the state, both recording a maximum temperature of 41.9°C — around 1°C above normal.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad also recorded a minimum temperature of 29.9°C, nearly 2°C above the seasonal average. Humidity levels stood at 62% in the morning and 36% in the evening, making conditions increasingly uncomfortable despite the absence of rainfall.
The city has now recorded temperatures of 40°C or higher on 55 out of the last 58 days, underscoring the prolonged heatwave-like conditions prevailing across much of Gujarat.
The IMD has forecast little change in maximum temperatures across the state over the coming week. However, weather patterns may begin to shift as the southwest monsoon advances northward. With the monsoon already active over parts of Maharashtra, it is expected to reach South Gujarat around June 15.
Meteorologists have also indicated the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in parts of South Gujarat later this week, potentially offering some respite from the persistent heat.
Elsewhere in the state, Surendranagar recorded a high of 41.5°C, followed by Gandhinagar at 41.0°C, Vallabh Vidyanagar at 40.3°C, Deesa at 40.2°C, Bhavnagar at 39.7°C and Vadodara at 39.6°C.
Coastal regions remained comparatively cooler due to maritime influence. Surat recorded a maximum temperature of 35.9°C, while Veraval registered 34.4°C, Diu 34.8°C and Dwarka 33.7°C.
Minimum temperatures also remained above normal across several parts of the state, indicating warm nights alongside hot daytime conditions. No rainfall was reported from any of the major weather stations in Gujarat during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on June 8.
With monsoon conditions gradually building over western India, residents may have to endure a few more days of elevated temperatures before any significant relief arrives.