Ahmedabad: Amid intense heat and humidity, Ahmedabad witnessed a sudden shift in weather today. After a morning of alternating sunshine and cloud cover, dark, dense clouds rolled in post-afternoon, unleashing a thunderous downpour accompanied by lightning. The rainfall across the city’s eastern and western areas brought a sharp drop in temperature, spreading a wave of relief through the sweltering heat.
Heavy Downpour Across Eastern and Western Areas
Western parts of the city, including SG Highway, Satellite, Bodakdev, Vastrapur and Prahladnagar, along with eastern areas such as Maninagar, Nikol and Odhav, recorded heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. The sudden onset of rain caused water to start flowing across the roads in these areas.
Visibility Drops on Highway, Motorists Struggle
The intensity of the rain was such that visibility dropped sharply on major roads, including SG Highway. Conditions turned so dark that it felt like nightfall despite it being the middle of the day, forcing motorists to switch on their headlights and slow down to avoid accidents.
Relief From the Heat as Cool Weather Spreads
After enduring unbearable heat and humidity since the morning, the sudden rainfall brought much-needed relief to residents, with a refreshing coolness spreading across the entire city.
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Dark clouds and heavy rainfall over Ahmedabad’s SG Highway during sudden afternoon storm