IMD warns heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Gujarat today
Heads up, Gujarat!
The IMD says heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are on the way for several districts, including Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, and Kutch, on April 3.
This sudden weather twist is thanks to a mix of cyclonic circulation, a western disturbance, and a rain-bearing trough.
Showers cool April, threaten rabi crops
The good news: the showers should bring relief from the heat with temperatures dropping by two to three degrees Celsius.
IMD expects most of April to stay cooler than usual, even in Ahmedabad.
But there's a downside: these unexpected rains could damage Rabi crops, so farmers are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Also worth noting: heatwaves could return between April and June, so staying weather-aware is key.