Rain Threat Looms Over India vs. West Indies Test Series Opener in ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India – Cricket fans in India eagerly await the return of Test match cricket following the national team’s triumphant victory in the 2025 Asian Cup Final. Though, the start of the highly anticipated series against the West Indies, beginning today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, is under a cloud - literally.
Persistent moisture in the atmosphere has prompted warnings for ground staff, and the forecast suggests little respite from the threat of rain throughout the five-day match.
[Image of groundsmen working at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – AFP]
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Ahmedabad, indicating a high probability of intermittent showers and disruptions on the opening day.
Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the expected weather conditions:
* Day 1 (today): A cloudy day with the potential for two separate showers is anticipated. While the showers are expected to be passing, the risk of prolonged interruptions and moderate rainfall remains significant.
* Day 2: Conditions are expected to improve considerably, with the forecast predicting the clearest skies of the match. The chance of rain is currently very low.
* Day 3: A moderate threat of rain persists, with periods of both cloud cover and sunshine expected.
* Day 4: clouds are forecast to increase throughout the day,with a possibility of wet conditions developing early on. Showers are also anticipated in the afternoon.
* Day 5: rain is expected on the final day of the Test, potentially leading to further delays and even a curtailed match.A period of heavier rainfall is predicted.
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