Parts of Gujarat likely to receive light showers, Ahmedabad to sizzle at 43°C

While Ahmedabad is likely to hit 43°C this weekend, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate showers in some parts of south and north Gujarat till June 13.

“Light to Moderate rain/thundershowers is likely in Dahod, Chhotaudepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Rajkot, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Botad and Diu,” said IMD on Saturday.

The other districts are likely to see dry weather. 

On Saturday, Ahmedabad witnessed scorching heat at 40°C. 

Temperatures across Gujarat

While the southwest monsoon has reached Kerala, and Maharashtra, Gujarat awaits the season. As per the met department, the rainy season is likely to hit Gujarat on or after June 15.