Gujarat simmers under heat wave, maximum temperature close to 43 degrees C

The maximum temperature of 42.9 degree Celsius was recorded at Amreli, followed by 42 degree Celsius at Surendranagar and Kandla, IMD data showed.

Heat wave conditions continued in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch regions on Wednesday with mercury levels crossing over 40 degrees at several places in the state.

A man takes his goats through a dry field. (HT Photo/ Representative image)

The maximum temperature of 42.9 degree Celsius was recorded at Amreli, followed by 42 degree Celsius at Surendranagar and Kandla, IMD data showed.

Ahmedabad city reported a maximum temperature of 41.8 degree Celsius.

On Monday, the temperature in Ahmedabad had touched 42.8 degree Celsius, highest for the month of March in the last seven years.