Ahmedabad: The city of Ahmedabad continued to grapple with an intense heatwave on Tuesday, recording a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius, which was 1.7 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this made Ahmedabad the hottest location in Gujarat.
Relentless Heat Day and Night
The scorching conditions showed no signs of abating even after sunset. The minimum temperature settled at 28.6 degrees Celsius, which was 1.1 degrees above normal, resulting in an unusually warm night for residents.
Forecast for Wednesday and Beyond
The IMD has predicted similar weather for Wednesday, with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius. While no significant change is anticipated over the next 24 hours across Gujarat, the weather department has indicated a gradual decline of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius thereafter. However, it cautioned that maximum temperatures are likely to remain above 40 degrees Celsius in isolated pockets of the state over the next seven days.
Other Cities Also Sizzle
Ahmedabad was not alone in experiencing extreme heat. Several other cities across Gujarat recorded searing temperatures on Tuesday. Rajkot registered 43.6 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Gandhinagar at 43.2 degrees, Amreli at 43.1 degrees, and Surendranagar at 43 degrees Celsius.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and take necessary precautions to beat the heat.
