Therefore, heatwave conditions are expected to make a comeback over parts of West Rajasthan, western parts of Madhya Pradesh, and a few areas of Gujarat as well by Monday. These conditions are expected to persist over the aforementioned areas until March 29, being at its peak around March 28 and 29.
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.
Next round of heat is just around the corner. Anticyclone over Rajasthan fanning northeasterly winds over most parts is expected to drift eastward. Absence of any active western disturbance across northern plains has spelled long dry spell. Accumulated heat is going to raise the mercury, possibly once again amounting to heat wave conditions.
Envelope of heat wave has spread further to cover many parts of Gujarat. Mercury soaring to 40°C and above has been observed over Saurashtra & Kutch, North & Central Gujarat and the coastline of South Gujarat. Inland stations have recorded maximum temperatures about 5-6°C above th
Absence of any significant weather activity over northern mountains and plains has cascading effect over the state of Gujarat. The shift of anticyclone has altered the wind pattern fanning hot winds over most parts. Such soaring and hot conditions are expected to continue and extend further to cover more parts of the state.