Ahmedabad Records Highest October Temperature in Nine Years at 38.6°C

Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6°C on Tuesday, which was 2.6°C above normal. This is the highest temperature recorded in October in the city in the last nine years. The rising temperature has brought more heat to the city, even as October is usually expected to be less hot than the summer months. According to the report, the temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to remain around 38°C for the next five days, which means residents may continue to experience hot weather.

Temperature Rises Nearly 3 Degrees Above Normal

The maximum temperature in Ahmedabad reached 38.6°C, making it one of the hottest October days recorded in recent years. The temperature was 2.6°C higher than the normal level for this time of the year. The report said that Ahmedabad had earlier recorded a temperature of 39.4°C on October 6, 2017. The latest reading shows that the city is once again experiencing unusually high temperatures during October.

The report also noted that the temperature had reached 38.5°C in October for the first time in the current period. However, the city has a much older and higher October temperature record. On October 5, 1920, Ahmedabad recorded a temperature of 42.8°C, which remains its all-time October record. The latest temperature of 38.6°C is below this record, but it is the highest October temperature recorded in the city in nine years.

The high temperature in October is notable because people usually expect the weather to become cooler after the monsoon season. However, Ahmedabad continued to experience hot conditions on Tuesday. With temperatures expected to stay close to 38°C over the next five days, the heat may continue across the city. Residents may need to take care while spending long periods outdoors, especially during the afternoon when temperatures are generally at their highest.

Bhuj and Rajkot Also Record High Temperatures

Other parts of Gujarat also experienced hot weather on Tuesday. Bhuj recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 39.3°C, followed by Rajkot at 39°C. Surat recorded 38.1°C, while Amreli recorded 37.7°C and Vadodara recorded 37.6°C.

Bhavnagar recorded a maximum temperature of 36.7°C, while Gandhinagar recorded 36°C. These figures show that several cities across Gujarat experienced high temperatures. With Ahmedabad expected to remain around 38°C for the next five days, residents may continue to face hot weather.