Bhadrava heat intensifies, Bhuj-Deesa hottest at 38.6°C: Monsoon likely to withdraw from Gujarat in 24 hour

With no significant rain, the heat of Bhadarvo is making people uncomfortable. The state’s maximum temperature has risen by 2°C in the last two days, with Bhuj and Deesa recording the highest temperature of 38.6°C on Friday (2 Oct).

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon withdrawal line is currently passing through Deesa and Naliya. Favourable conditions are developing for the monsoon to withdraw from most parts of Gujarat over the next 24 hours.

The Meteorological Department has forecast completely dry weather across all districts of Gujarat, as well as Diu, Daman and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, for the next seven days. No heavy rainfall is expected during this period.

Gujarat has recorded an average rainfall deficit of 11% so far this monsoon season, while Saurashtra and Kutch have recorded a 24% deficit. With the monsoon withdrawal progressing, the chances of rain are now declining and the weather is gradually turning dry.

According to Meteorological Department scientist Ramashray Yadav, a strong El Niño system is currently active and its effects may continue until the end of the year. Its impact is expected to keep temperatures above normal in October.