Ahmedabad: Stifling Weather For The T-20 Final
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Key Takeaways:
- Gujarat is witnessing hot and sultry conditions, with coastal temperatures exceeding 36°C.
- Interior parts, including Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, have already crossed 38°C early in March.
- Clear skies and light winds will persist, ensuring no rain threat during the T-20 World Cup Final.
- Temperatures may drop 5°–6°C after sunset, with late evening readings near 25°–26°C.
The entire state of Gujarat is witnessing hot and hotter conditions across the region. Even the coastline from Surat, Bhavnagar, Mahuva, Veraval to Porbandar is struggling with hot and sultry conditions, with mercury in excess of 36°C. The interiors are hotter than before, with temperatures breaching 38°–39°C at many places. The state capital Gandhinagar and the twin city Ahmedabad have breached 38°C early in the season, in the first week of March. It is likely to heat up further over the next one week. The World Cup T-20 Final will happen under the shadow of heat and humidity, increasing stress and exhaustion for the players.
Weather conditions will remain good, without any threat of interruption on account of rain and clouds. Visibility will be fantastic, and the chances of dew formation minimal during the second half of the game. Breeze is going to be light and therefore, the discomfort will be higher to start with and ease out during the later half. One good thing is that the rate of drop of temperature will be higher after sunset. The temperature may sink by 5°–6°C between 1800 hrs and 2100 hrs. A similar trend will continue till about midnight.
There are a couple of western disturbances moving across the northern parts. These are mainly affecting the mountains and largely sparing the plains. However, the seasonal anticyclone is getting displaced, affecting the wind pattern in the lower levels over the state of Gujarat. The sea winds are likely to be replaced by land winds, reducing the humidity levels. The land winds are warmer than those from the sea and therefore, an increase in temperature is expected over the next few days. The day maximum is expected to be in the range of 38°–39°C on Sunday. The sunset will be around 1845 hrs, and the surface temperature will start declining significantly thereafter. The second half will find the temperature ranging between 25°–26°C. The sky condition will remain absolutely clear, facilitating radiational cooling towards midnight.
