Garba enthusiasts
Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1°C on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive day of temperatures above 38°C. On Friday, the maximum temperature was 2.2°C above normal, while the minimum was 3.8°C higher than normal, keeping the city uncomfortably warm even after sunset. An analysis of India Meteorological Department (IMD) data shows that temperatures around mid-Oct were relatively lower in the previous two years, when maximum readings hovered around 34°C to 35°C. The IMD forecast indicated the possibility of light rain in parts of Navsari, Valsad, Amreli and Bhavnagar on Oct 19.
Pratik Amin, organiser of a garba venue on SP Ring Road, said such measures were not usually needed during Navratri as the weather generally cools down by this time. We have also asked the participants to take regular breaks and remain hydrated,” he said. Met department officials said the onset of cooler weather depends on a change in wind direction. Ashok Kumar Das, director of IMD Gujarat, said temperatures could dip slightly before stabilising, but the change in weather may take some time.
“But this year, we have installed eight coolers in the waiting and entrance areas for the revellers to cool down after rounds of garba in the ground. The heat is not limited to the garba grounds. Other parts of Gujarat are likely to experience dry weather this week. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad
Winds remained westerly to north-westerly on Thursday, delaying the transition to more temperate conditions.
