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Time of India
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Ahmedabad's hottest month May had only seven 40°C+ days in 2025
Ahmedabad: May 2024 was one of the hottest months for the city ever. It saw 21 days of temperature over 40 degrees celsius with two hottest days in the history — May 23 with 46.6 degrees and May 26 with 45.9 degrees, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In sharp contrast, 2025 recorded one of the least hot months of May with temperature breaching the 40-degrees mark only on seven days. The month, feared for its scorching heat and relentless heatwaves, set records for the lowest maximum temperatures of 26.9 degrees Celsius on May 7 recorded ever in Ahmedabad. The maximum temperatures of 33 degrees and 33.7 degrees recorded this month were also 7th and 9th lowest maximum temperatures ever for Ahmedabad. Analysis of maximum and minimum temperatures for the city for May, 2025 indicated that the average maximum temperature was 38.5 degrees Celsius, which is very low compared to 41.8 degrees Celsius mean maximum temperature between 1991-2020. Overall, the maximum temperature remained 3.3 degrees below normal, according to analysis. On the other hand, the average minimum temperature at 27.4 degrees was close to normal. Across Gujarat, only three towns and cities — Rajkot, Surendranagar and Kandla — recorded sustained high temperatures while the temperature remained below 40 degrees across other cities and towns. Ashok Kumar Das, director of IMD Gujarat, said that for Ahmedabad – and Gujarat at large – May is one of the hottest summer months. "This year Gujarat saw record rainfall overall with all districts of Gujarat receiving rains. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Whenever there is cloudy weather, the maximum temperature gets reduced and minimum temperature increases or remains the same, something which we have observed this year," he said. The reduction in heat was also reflected in heat-related emergencies recorded with EMRI 108. Compared to 3,084 heat related emergencies in Gujarat in 2024, this May saw a sizable 40% decline with 2,070 heat related emergencies. For Ahmedabad city, the numbers were 879 and 469 respectively till May 30. The humid nature of heat however still led many citizens suffering from heat stroke. Dr Pravin Garg, a city-based physician, said that citizens are accustomed to dry heat. "This time around, it was high heat with high humidity. Thus, we saw several cases where the patients complained of uneasiness, fluctuation in blood pressure, muscle cramps and gastric problems among others. So while we did not see a high number of heat strokes, we saw a big number of people coming down with heat triggered malaise," he said.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Gujarat gets record 20 times its normal rainfall in May
SLUG: HIGHEST DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL Ahmedabad: Until May 27, Gujarat received 50.6 mm of rainfall against a long-range average of 2.5 mm, resulting in 20 times or 1925% more rain than the normal range, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. It was the highest across Indian states, followed by 1225% in Maharashtra and 1190% in Goa. These three coastal states in the west were the only states with more than 1000% rain against the normal average. For Gujarat, May is often the hottest month, and the normal onset of the southwest monsoon is June 15. According to the IMD, until May 27, Amreli received 117 mm of rainfall, followed by 104 mm in Valsad, 102 mm in Dangs, 98 mm in Bharuch, and 96 mm in Junagadh, among others. Weather sub-division wise, Saurashtra-Kutch received 1678% more rain, and the rest of Gujarat 1115%. Ashok Kumar Das, director of IMD Gujarat, said that in the past few years, it was one of the biggest departures from normal. "Since 2020, the state received some significant May rain in 2021 when the rainfall was 1419% against the average, as the base is around 2 mm. But apart from that, there are no major instances of significant rains. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Multiple systems in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the Arabian Sea brought ample rain to the state. Almost all the districts received rain in May," Das said. The intensity of unseasonal rain reduced in Gujarat on Wednesday, with only 8 talukas of south Gujarat recording 1 mm or more rainfall until 6 pm. Navsari received the highest 12 mm of rain in two hours from 6 am to 8 am. The forecast for Thursday indicated chances of light to moderate thunderstorms in all districts of Gujarat with gusty winds blowing at 40-50 kmph. The IMD forecast indicated the northern limit of the monsoon passing through Mumbai, Adilabad, Dantewada, and Agartala on Wednesday. "Conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon over remaining parts of the northeastern states, some parts of West Bengal, and Sikkim during the next two days," mentioned the forecast. An upper-air cyclonic circulation over west Rajasthan persisted on Wednesday. The partially cloudy weather brought down the maximum temperature in the city to 39 degrees celsius, which was 2.9 degrees lower than normal. At 29.1 degrees, the minimum temperature was 0.9 degrees higher than normal. On Thursday, the temperatures are likely to be in the same range, according to the IMD forecast. At 41.2 degrees, Kandla recorded the highest maximum temperature, followed by 40.7 degrees in Rajkot and 40.4 degrees in Bhavnagar, among others. The majority of the weather stations recorded maximum temperatures below 40 degrees.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rajkot records hottest April in 133 years
Ahmedabad: Rajkot has recorded its most cruel April in over 130 years, with temperatures hitting a blistering 46.2°C on Monday. This broke all previous April records for the city, based on data maintained by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) since 1892. Although temperatures slightly dipped to 44.9°C on Tuesday, it still ranked as the third-hottest April day in Rajkot's history. The fierce summer can be gauged from the fact that six of Rajkot's top 10 hottest April days have occurred this year alone, with temperatures ranging from 43.9°C to 46.2°C. Ashok Kumar Das, director of IMD Gujarat, said that Monday's temperature was not only Rajkot's highest-ever for April, but also the second-highest for any month — only surpassed by 47.9°C in May 1977. Rajkot's streak of intense heat stretches across the calendar — with one of its top 10 hottest days logged in January and February each, two in March, and now six in April. Across Gujarat, the trend is similar. An IMD analysis of data from 20 weather stations shows that 12 of them — 60% — reported at least one day this month that ranked among their 10 hottest days ever. Kandla saw five such days, Gandhinagar four, Surendranagar three, and Amreli two. Cities like Ahmedabad, Bhuj, and Porbandar also saw one record-hot day each in April. Earlier in the month, some relief came through a brief spell of cooler winds, a Western Disturbance, and a cyclonic circulation. However, with those influences now gone, temperatures have again climbed into the 40-45°C range. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Rajkot and yellow alerts for Surendranagar, Morbi, and Kutch for Wednesday. On Tuesday, five cities and towns in Gujarat recorded maximum temperatures of 44°C or higher. Ahmedabad: Rajkot has recorded its most cruel April in over 130 years, with temperatures hitting a blistering 46.2°C on Monday. This broke all previous April records for the city, based on data maintained by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) since 1892. Although temperatures slightly dipped to 44.9°C on Tuesday, it still ranked as the third-hottest April day in Rajkot's history. The fierce summer can be gauged from the fact that six of Rajkot's top 10 hottest April days have occurred this year alone, with temperatures ranging from 43.9°C to 46.2°C. Ashok Kumar Das, director of IMD Gujarat, said that Monday's temperature was not only Rajkot's highest-ever for April, but also the second-highest for any month — only surpassed by 47.9°C in May 1977. Rajkot's streak of intense heat stretches across the calendar — with one of its top 10 hottest days logged in January and February each, two in March, and now six in April. Across Gujarat, the trend is similar. An IMD analysis of data from 20 weather stations shows that 12 of them — 60% — reported at least one day this month that ranked among their 10 hottest days ever. Kandla saw five such days, Gandhinagar four, Surendranagar three, and Amreli two. Cities like Ahmedabad, Bhuj, and Porbandar also saw one record-hot day each in April. Earlier in the month, some relief came through a brief spell of cooler winds, a Western Disturbance, and a cyclonic circulation. However, with those influences now gone, temperatures have again climbed into the 40-45°C range. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Rajkot and yellow alerts for Surendranagar, Morbi, and Kutch for Wednesday. On Tuesday, five cities and towns in Gujarat recorded maximum temperatures of 44°C or higher.
