Rainy cloud looms on Uttarayan, light rain might ruin kite festival

Uttarayan (kite festival), one of the most awaited festivals of Gujaratis might be affected due to the forecast of light rain.

In January, Ahmedabad is expected to experience bone-chilling cold, with temperatures reaching below 13°C for 20 out of 31 days. There is a possibility of light rain during Uttarayan and the day after – Vasi Uttarayan.

According to meteorologists, the first five days of January in Ahmedabad will see moderate cold, with temperatures hovering around 15°C.

However, after January 6, the intensity of the cold is likely to increase, and temperatures may drop below 10°C.

During the second week, most days are expected to have temperatures around 13°C. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that during the first week of January, Ahmedabad's temperature will range between 14°C and 16°C.

On Wednesday, 9°C was recorded in Naliya. Ahmedabad recorded an average minimum temperature of 14.4°C on Wednesday.

Other recorded minimum temperatures include 15.8°C in Vadodara, 12.4°C in Rajkot, and 18.4°C in Surat. Severe cold was observed in places like Bhuj, Deesa, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar on Wednesday.