17 days with 40°C temperature in Ahmedabad so far this month, heat to rise from tomorrow

TNN / Updated: Apr 21, 2025, 07:52 IST

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Ahmedabad experienced fluctuating temperatures in early April, with a high of 43.3C and a low of 37.8C. While Sunday's maximum was just below 40C, the IMD forecasts a rise in the coming days. A Yellow Alert remains for parts of Gujarat. Physicians report an increase in heat-related ailments. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.

17 days with 40°C temperature in Ahmedabad so far this month, heat to rise from tomorrow

Ahmedabad experienced fluctuating temperatures in early April, with a high of 43.3C and a low of 37.8C

AHMEDABAD: An analysis of the first 20 days of April indicates that Sunday was among the only three days so far that saw a maximum temperature below 40C. At 39.7C, the maximum temperature was nearly at par. This April, the city saw the highest maximum temperature of 43.3C on April 10 and the lowest maximum temperature of 37.8C on April 11, the next day.

Maximum temperature in Ahmedabad

The minimum temperature at 26C was, however, 1.7C higher than normal. According to the forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is likely to be around 40C on Monday in the city.
The forecast mentioned, "No large change in maximum temperature during the next 24 hours; thereafter, a gradual rise by 2-3C during the subsequent 4-5 days is very likely over the region. Maximum temperatures are very likely to be in the range of 38-42C over parts of the Gujarat region and Saurashtra-Kutch from April 22 to 24." Coastal areas may also feel the high heat and high humidity during the period, added the forecast.

According to the national forecast, the Yellow Alert in some parts of Gujarat is likely to continue till Tuesday. Afterwards, the temperatures are likely to normalise. Across Gujarat, the temperatures remained relatively in the range of 40 to 42C. At 41.7C, Rajkot had the highest maximum temperature on Sunday, followed by 41C in Kandla, 40.9C in Amreli, and 40.8C in Surendranagar, among others.
The cyclic rise, however, has not augured well with the citizens, as city-based physicians have seen cases related to vomiting, diarrhoea, gastric troubles, along with muscular pain and complaints of headache and dizziness, even as the temperatures have remained around 40-42C.
"The citizens should remain hydrated, wear light-coloured clothes, take regular breaks, and avoid direct heat, especially in the afternoon hours if possible. While the temperatures have not gone beyond 43 degrees mostly, the sustained heat often has a tiring effect. In the majority of areas, however, this time one can experience a light breeze in the mornings and evenings, providing some respite," said a city-based physician.

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