Ahmedabad: The city’s maximum temperature on Tuesday was 38.1 degrees celsius, 2.1 degrees higher than normal, whereas minimum temperature was 23.2 degrees celsius, 2.3 degrees higher than normal. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the city’s temperatures are likely to remain in the same range on Wednesday, offering no immediate respite from the unseasonal daytime heat.The state forecast indicated no significant change in both maximum and minimum temperatures across Gujarat in the next seven days, signalling a prolonged spell of dry weather. Rajkot remained the hottest location in the state at 40.6°C, crossing the 40-degree mark, followed by 39.3 degrees celsius in Bhuj, and 39 degrees celsius in Surendranagar among several others. Deesa and Amreli also recorded unseasonably warm temperatures during the day.Northerly to northeasterly winds continue to prevail over the region as citizens persistently experience warm nights and humid conditions. Experts advised residents to stay hydrated while outdoors.
