Western Disturbance Triggers Unseasonal Rain Alert In Gujarat; These Districts Could See Showers In Next 24 Hours
Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s weather has taken a sharp turn once again. A Western Disturbance stretching from northern Pakistan to southern Madhya Pradesh, combined with an upper air cyclonic circulation, is stirring up significant atmospheric changes across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast warning of unseasonal rainfall locally known as mavthu over the next 24 hours.
Which Districts Are on Alert?
According to A. K. Das, Director of the Ahmedabad Meteorological Department, scattered light rainfall is expected on March 20 across several parts of the state. In North Gujarat, the districts of Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, and Dahod are likely to receive showers. In Saurashtra, isolated areas of Gir Somnath, Amreli, and Bhavnagar may also see some rainfall activity.
Coastal South Gujarat is not entirely in the clear either, with one or two locations along the shoreline carrying a chance of light rain as well.
Temperatures Set to Climb After the Spell
Once this brief wet spell passes, the weather is expected to turn predominantly dry between March 21 and 26. However, residents should brace for rising mercury levels maximum temperatures are forecast to climb by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures could rise by 2 to 3 degrees over the next four days.
In Ahmedabad, today’s sky will remain partly cloudy, with the maximum temperature hovering around 34°C and the minimum near 19°C. Coastal areas can expect winds blowing at speeds of 15 to 20 knots throughout the day.
What’s Behind This Weather Shift?
Meteorologists attribute this sudden change to two weather systems acting in tandem — a Western Disturbance extending from northern Pakistan down to southwestern Madhya Pradesh, and a cyclonic circulation that has developed over Haryana. Together, these systems are disrupting the otherwise dry pre-summer conditions that typically grip Gujarat at this time of year.