Gujarat Experiences Record-breaking Heat Waves; IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Gujarat is likely to witness record-breaking heat waves, due to which, IMD issued yellow alert over the state. Earlier on March 16, Gujarat recorded a temperature of 40° Celsius, the highest in 20 years. Meanwhile, on March 15, Ahmedabad and Surendranagar recorded a maximum temperature of 41.5° and 41.7° Celsius, respectively. "There may be an increase in summer temperatures in Gujarat for the next few days," said Manorama Mohanty.