There is no respite from scorching Sun as Gujarat continues to smelter with the mercury crossing 45 degree Celsius in many places on Friday. Kandla in Kutch was the hottest with 45.4 degrees.
As many as eight cities in the State recorded above 43 degree Celsius, a rise of almost 3-5 degrees compared to the corresponding period of last two years.
No relief in sight
“Severe heatwave continues in the State and there is no relief in sight till April 19,” a senior official in the State government said. According to the Met department, the mercury will hover above 43 degrees in most parts of the State for next few days. The State disaster management authority and civic bodies in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara have issued ‘orange alert’, asking citizens to remain indoors from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and remain hydrated.
