Heat wave claims five lives in Gujarat

Idar in Sabarkantha district recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius - the highest temperature in the state, as the heat wave continued to sweep the northern region, a Met official said.

Heat wave conditions claimed five lives in different parts of the state today, officials said.

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"Two deaths were recorded in Sabarkantha district, while one each was reported from Banaskantha, Mehsana and Ahmedabad today," Health department officials said.

Idar in Sabarkantha district recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius - the highest temperature in the state, as the heat wave continued to sweep the northern region, a Met official said.

Yesterday, Idar recorded 48.5 degree Celsius, the highest ever maximum temperature reported in the state so far, he added.

The entire state was reeling under a severe heat wave, with Deesa recording a maximum of 46 degrees Celsius, followed by 45.6 degree in Vallabh Vidya Nagar and 45.5 degree in the city.