While daytime temperatures offered a brief respite, nighttime remained stubbornly warm, with the minimum hitting 24.5 degrees celsius — 2.6 degrees above normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predict a fluctuating ride ahead. Expect Friday to hover around 38 degrees celsius for the day and 24 degrees celsius at night.
The forecast mentioned, “No large change in maximum temperatures during the next 48 hours. Thereafter, a rise by 2-3 degrees celsius is very likely over the region. A fall in minimum temperatures by 2-3 degrees celsius during the next 48 hours. Thereafter, a rise by 2-3 degrees celsius is very likely over the region.”
From March 29 to 31, the coastal regions of the state are likely to expect high heat and high humidity conditions. Ahmedabad and Kandla recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 36.6 degrees celsius, followed by Bhavnagar at 36.4 degrees celsius and Deesa at 36.3 degrees celsius.