Weather News: With the beginning of March, the temperature has started increasing rapidly in many parts of the country. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan are registering more heat than normal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a health risk warning in many states where the temperature has gone beyond 40 degrees Celsius. Gujarat has been kept on red alert while an orange alert has been issued for Maharashtra and South-West Rajasthan.
The high pressure system running in Gujarat and surrounding areas is being considered responsible for this heat. Meteorologist S.D. According to the flame, the temperature is increasing rapidly due to this high pressure system. Those who are the most affected due to heatwave include elderly, children and people suffering from chronic diseases. The Meteorological Department has advised people to drink sufficient amount of water and avoid sunlight.
Heat havoc in Maharashtra and Rajasthan too
The temperature in many areas of Maharashtra has crossed 40 degrees Celsius. The hottest day of this season was recorded in Pune on Wednesday (March 12) where the temperature in Koregaon Park and irongaon was 40.2 degrees Celsius. Similarly, there is a situation of heat stroke in many places in Rajasthan. Northern Konkan, especially in Mumbai, also lasted heatstroke earlier this week. However, meteorologists believe that the temperature may fall in some areas from Thursday (March 13).
Gujarat becomes the hottest state
In view of the temperature figures across the country, Gujarat is currently being considered as the hottest state. In many cities here, the temperature has been recorded more than 40 degrees Celsius. Rajkot had a temperature of 42.1 ° C, Amreli and Surendranagar and more than 41 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Porbandar reached 40.8 degrees Celsius, 7.6 degrees above normal. At the same time, a temperature was recorded at 41.3 degrees Celsius in Akola, Maharashtra and 40.6 degrees Celsius in Chandrapur.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of mild relief in many areas in the next few days, but there is a possibility of heat outbreak in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. In such a situation, people have been advised to adopt measures to stay active and to avoid heat.
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