GUJARAT : Bhuj, Rajkot and Surendranagar recorded 41 degree Celsius temperatures
After Holi festivities in Gujarat, the onset of summer has brought scorching temperatures to several cities, with Bhuj, Rajkot, and Surendrangar experiencing the highest heat levels. Bhuj in Kutch recorded the highest temperature at 41.6°C, followed closely by Rajkot in the Saurashtra region at 41.1°C, and Surendrangar at 41°C.
Highest temperature in Gujarat 13 cities
| City | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Bhuj | 41.6°C |
| Rajkot | 41.1°C |
| Surat | 41°C |
| Amreli | 40.4°C |
| Deesa | 40.1°C |
| Ahmedabad | 39.9°C |
| Vadodara | 39.4°C |
| Gandhinagar | 39.4°C |
| Kandla | 38°C |
| Bhavnagar | 38.4°C |
| Chhota Udepur | 37.9°C |
| Surat | 37.8°C |
| Dahod | 36.9°C |
Several cities in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Daman, Diu, Gandhinagar, Kandla, and Surat, sweltered under scorching temperatures exceeding 37°C. Ahmedabad recorded a high of 39.9°C, a significant 2.7°C above the average temperature.
The heatwave is expected to persist, with the Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures to remain between 38-40°C for the next five days. Mornings are anticipated to be warmer with rising humidity levels. Evenings may bring some relief, but hot and dry winds (loo) are likely to continue in some cities, particularly Rajkot and Surendranagar.