Ahmedabad is facing continued unseasonal heat, with the city recording a maximum temperature of 38.1°C on Tuesday, 2.1°C above normal, while the India Meteorological Department forecast no immediate relief and broadly unchanged temperatures across Gujarat for the next seven days.
The city’s minimum temperature was also higher than usual at 23.2°C, which was 2.3°C above normal. The combination of warm afternoons and elevated night temperatures has added to residents’ discomfort, with humid conditions continuing across the region.
According to the IMD forecast cited in the report, Ahmedabad’s temperatures are likely to remain in a similar range on Wednesday. The state forecast indicated no significant change in either maximum or minimum temperatures across Gujarat over the coming week, pointing to a prolonged dry spell rather than a short-lived rise in daytime heat.
Several other parts of Gujarat recorded even higher temperatures. Rajkot was the hottest location in the state at 40.6°C, crossing the 40-degree mark. Bhuj recorded 39.3°C, while Surendranagar reached 39°C. Deesa and Amreli also experienced unseasonably warm daytime conditions.
The continued heat is significant for a city where high daytime temperatures are being accompanied by warm nights. Nights that remain above normal can reduce the period of relief available to residents, particularly those without effective cooling or those who work outdoors. The source report said citizens were continuing to experience warm nights and humid conditions as northerly to northeasterly winds prevailed over the region.
The IMD forecast does not indicate a significant temperature change across Gujarat during the next seven days. That forecast provides the immediate weather outlook for Ahmedabad and other cities, but the report does not specify whether the conditions meet the criteria for a formal heatwave declaration or identify any city-specific emergency measures.
Residents have been advised by experts cited in the report to stay hydrated while outdoors. The guidance is particularly relevant during periods of extended exposure to heat, when outdoor travel and work can become more physically demanding. The reported temperatures also underline the importance of monitoring both maximum and minimum readings rather than focusing only on afternoon peaks.
For Ahmedabad, the next key update will be whether temperatures remain within the forecast range on Wednesday and whether the seven-day outlook changes. Until then, the IMD forecast indicates continued dry weather and no immediate respite from the above-normal heat.
