AHMEDABAD: Extreme summer season warmth gripped Gujarat as 5 cities recorded maximum temperatures above the 44°C mark on Thursday. A serious heatwave prevails in Saurashtra and Kutch, an legit remark through the India Meteorological Department (IMD) mentioned.
Ahmedabad town also baked beneath the blistering solar, with the utmost temperature right here crossing 44°C for the second one time this week. The town had recorded a 44°C maximum temperature on May 11. On Thursday, it recorded the seasons’ best possible temperature so far, with the mercury touching 44.three°C, 4.2 levels above customary. The minimal temperature in the town was 27.nine°C, 0.eight levels above customary. Relative humidity ranged between 65% and 27% on Thursday. The excessive afternoon warmth made going outdoor insufferable till overdue evening.
Kandla airport, one of the crucial 23 stations monitored through the met division, was the freshest position in the state for the second one day immediately, recording a maximum temperature of 45.2°C. On Wednesday, the mercury had touched 45.three°C at Kandla airport.
Amreli the city in Saurashtra was the next most up to date position, with a maximum temperature of 44.7°C on Thursday.
Met officials mentioned heatwave prerequisites prevailed in Saurashtra and Kutch on Thursday. The IMD issued a heatwave warning for Saurashtra and Kutch for Friday.
According to the IMD, maximum temperatures will hover between 40°C and 44°C in North Gujarat, parts of Saurashtra-Kutch and South Gujarat for the next two or 3 days. The maximum temperature in Ahmedabad town may hover around the 44°C mark on Friday too.
At present, westerly to northwesterly winds are prevailing at lower levels over the region. As these winds may bring moisture, humidity levels are set to extend.
Ahmedabad town also baked beneath the blistering solar, with the utmost temperature right here crossing 44°C for the second one time this week. The town had recorded a 44°C maximum temperature on May 11. On Thursday, it recorded the seasons’ best possible temperature so far, with the mercury touching 44.three°C, 4.2 levels above customary. The minimal temperature in the town was 27.nine°C, 0.eight levels above customary. Relative humidity ranged between 65% and 27% on Thursday. The excessive afternoon warmth made going outdoor insufferable till overdue evening.
Kandla airport, one of the crucial 23 stations monitored through the met division, was the freshest position in the state for the second one day immediately, recording a maximum temperature of 45.2°C. On Wednesday, the mercury had touched 45.three°C at Kandla airport.
Amreli the city in Saurashtra was the next most up to date position, with a maximum temperature of 44.7°C on Thursday.
Met officials mentioned heatwave prerequisites prevailed in Saurashtra and Kutch on Thursday. The IMD issued a heatwave warning for Saurashtra and Kutch for Friday.
According to the IMD, maximum temperatures will hover between 40°C and 44°C in North Gujarat, parts of Saurashtra-Kutch and South Gujarat for the next two or 3 days. The maximum temperature in Ahmedabad town may hover around the 44°C mark on Friday too.
At present, westerly to northwesterly winds are prevailing at lower levels over the region. As these winds may bring moisture, humidity levels are set to extend.
At 44.3°C, Ahm has its hottest day this summer
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