Ahmedabad: While the maximum temperature at 39.7°C was 2.3 degrees lower than normal, Amdavadis found themselves in a rather uncomfortable sauna on Monday. A thick blanket of humidity, peaking at a muggy 63% in the morning and lingering at 42% into the evening, turned an otherwise mild day into a sweaty affair.The India meteorological department (IMD) warns that this sticky situation is likely to persist for the next few days, thanks to an upper air cyclonic circulation hanging over central Maharashtra.While no significant temperature shifts are anticipated this week, relief might be on the horizon. Starting Wednesday, North and South Gujarat could see light thunderstorms and flashes of lightning, accompanied by gusty winds.

Thursday threatens heavier downpours in Chhota Udepur and Narmada, with lighter storms potentially dampening spirits across South and parts of Central Gujarat. By Friday, Navsari, Valsad, Amreli, and Bhavnagar are bracing for heavy rainfall, while cloudy skies are expected to cast a grey veil over several other districts.Interestingly, this summer has been a bit of a roller-coaster for Ahmedabad and Gujarat. After an initial fiery spike, maximum temperatures have remained relatively low, said experts. With whispers of an early monsoon arrival in June, this milder, albeit humid, pattern might stay the same for many regions. Adding to the unusual weather narrative, several districts experienced uncharacteristic heavy pre-monsoon showers earlier in May.Across the state, Rajkot felt the most heat at 40.7°C, closely followed by Kandla (40.5°C) and Surendranagar (40.4°C).