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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
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
A'bad sees 20 new Covid cases in a day
Ahmedabad: In the new wave of Covid-19, 20 new cases were recorded in the city in 24 hours, taking the number of active cases from 11 to 31. Out of the total, 10 are in the North West Zone, seven in the West Zone, and two in the South West Zone, among others, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) data shows. Across the state, 46 active cases had been recorded as of Friday afternoon, according to state health department officials. They said all the cases are of the Omicron subtype and there is no need to panic. The percentage of hospitalisation is very low, and the majority of patients, having symptoms similar to flu, have recuperated after isolation. Dr Pravin Garg, a physician in the city, said that the majority of cases they see with flu-like symptoms are in the working age group. "There is no need for concern as of now, as we do not see patients' conditions worsening. Caution should be exercised for those with existing co-morbidities. Thus, testing should only be done on a doctor's recommendation," he said. Experts said that the Covid strain this time is similar to those recorded in countries like Singapore. However, in India, no major hospitalisation or morbidity is reported, they added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ahmedabad sees 20 new Covid cases in a day
Ahmedabad is experiencing a slight increase in Covid-19 cases, with 20 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, raising the active case count to 31 AHMEDABAD: In the new wave of Covid-19, 20 new cases were recorded in the city in 24 hours, taking the number of active cases from 11 to 31. Out of the total, 10 are in the North West Zone, seven in the West Zone, and two in the South West Zone, among others, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) data shows. Across the state, 46 active cases had been recorded as of Friday afternoon, according to state health department officials. They said all the cases are of the Omicron subtype and there is no need to panic. The percentage of hospitalisation is very low, and the majority of patients, having symptoms similar to flu, have recuperated after isolation. Dr Pravin Garg, a physician in the city, said that the majority of cases they see with flu-like symptoms are in the working age group. "There is no need for concern as of now, as we do not see patients' conditions worsening. Caution should be exercised for those with existing co-morbidities. Thus, testing should only be done on a doctor's recommendation," he said. Experts said that the Covid strain this time is similar to those recorded in countries like Singapore. However, in India, no major hospitalisation or morbidity is reported, they added.
