Saurashtra Hit by Unseasonal Rain on Year's Last Day; Farmers Worried for Rabi Crops

• Unseasonal rain, caused by an active Western Disturbance, has affected coastal Saurashtra, particularly Porbandar and Devbhoomi Dwarka, at the end of 2025.
• Farmers are deeply concerned about their Rabi crops; cumin and gram face fungal infection risks, while coriander and wheat are vulnerable to damage.
• Authorities have advised farmers and traders to move open-air grains to safe storage to prevent spoilage.
• Cloudy skies led to a temporary rise in minimum temperatures across Gujarat, offering brief relief from the cold, with Ahmedabad at 14.8°C.
• Light rain is forecast for Kutch, Jamnagar, Morbi, Banaskantha, and Patan for the next 24 hours, followed by an anticipated cold wave.

Why It Matters: Unseasonal rain in Saurashtra threatens Rabi crops, while temporary warmth precedes a new cold wave.