Heat wave in Guj; maximum temperature close to 43 degree C

Heat wave conditions continued in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch regions today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here.

Highest 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 the maximum temperature of 41.8 degree Celsius today.

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

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