The normal temperature for Gujarat is around 40-41 degrees during this period and for the heat wave to occur, temperatures need to be 4-5 degrees above normal levels.
An active western disturbance is arriving tomorrow over the mountains of North India. Seasonal anticyclone over Rajasthan is already shifting, resulting change in the wind pattern. Above normal day temperatures in high 30's are likely over Saurashtra & Kutch and North & Central Gujarat over the next 4-5 days.
Fair weather conditions with nearly cloudless sky is predicted for the entire state, except coastline of South Gujarat. This part of the state will also witness clear weather conditions after 21st
The state of Gujarat is all set to see the comeback of heat wave Gujarat. Temperatures are already settling around 42 and 43 degrees Celsius. Cities of Ahmedabad as well as the capital city Gandhinagar along with Surendranagar have already been seeing maximums around 42-43 degrees.
Heat wave conditions are likely between 26th and 28thMarch. Prominent places like Basankantha, Sabarkantha, Deesa, Mehsana, Palanpur, Patan,Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot , Amreli, Junagarh, Veraval and Bhuj are expected to swelter with heat and scorch during this period.