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Gandhinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) Gujarat is witnessing an unusual weather phenomenon with a mix of winter cold and unexpected rains, creating a dual weather condition across the state. While many areas have recorded light to moderate rainfall, parts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra have received heavy rainfall, causing disruption in daily life and increasing anxiety among farmers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that this spell of unseasonal rain is likely to continue on Monday, urging both citizens and farmers to remain alert.
According to official data, 43 talukas received rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Dwarka recording the highest rainfall of 1.38 inches, followed by Bhavnagar (0.87 inches) and Morbi (0.79 inches). Areas like Halvad, Sojitra and Khedbrahma also received moderate rain.
The IMD has predicted more scattered rain over Gandhinagar, Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Aravalli in North Gujarat, along with cloudy sky and light rain over parts of Central and South Gujarat including Vadodara, Surat, Navsari and Valsad. Untimely rains have disrupted public life, leaving roads waterlogged, slowing down traffic and raising concerns among farmers about damage to standing crops.
Experts say this weather anomaly is a clear reflection of climate change, as unpredictable rain systems are becoming more frequent and affecting agriculture, infrastructure and livelihoods across the state. Meanwhile, an opposite weather pattern is emerging across North and Central India, where temperatures are gradually falling, signaling the onset of winter.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana are expected to remain dry this week with minimum temperatures ranging between 15°C to 18°C, while a new western disturbance will bring rain and strong winds to many northern states from November 3 to 5.
Meteorologists say the country is witnessing a unique change in weather dynamics – with heavy rains in the east and south and increasing cold in the north. They warn that this is part of a broader climate change phenomenon that demands greater preparedness and sustainable mitigation efforts to protect India’s agricultural and urban systems from increasing climate instability.
–IANS
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