Ahmedabad: Three cities in Gujarat recorded maximum temperatures above 40°C on Saturday, indicating a rise in heat levels across parts of the state, according to the latest weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Rajkot emerged as the hottest location, registering a maximum temperature of 41.8°C, which is 3.0°C above normal.

Amreli recorded a high of 40.3°C, while Ahmedabad closely followed with 40.2°C, both crossing the 40-degree mark.

Other major cities reported slightly lower maximum temperatures, with Vadodara at 39.6°C, Gandhinagar at 39.6°C, and Surat and Bhuj at 39.0°C each. Coastal areas such as Dwarka and Okha remained relatively cooler due to maritime influence.

Minimum temperatures across the state remained within or slightly below the normal range in most locations last night, with Ahmedabad recording 21.9°C and Amreli 23.2°C.

No rainfall was reported from any station across Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch regions. Relative humidity levels varied significantly, with coastal regions witnessing higher moisture content compared to inland areas.

The weather conditions indicate a gradual intensification of heat, particularly in interior regions, while dry weather continues to prevail across the state. DeshGujarat

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