Gujarat welcomed the southwest monsoon on Wednesday, with its arrival reaching Surat. While southern regions experienced rainfall, northern areas and Saurashtra saw a surge in temperatures, with Gandhinagar and Rajkot hitting 40.5°C. The IMD forecasts heavy showers in parts of south Gujarat within 24 hours, alongside moderate thunderstorms. Monsoon's progress into Gujarat is later than usual this year, with further advancement expected.