Pre-monsoon heat is intensifying across several parts of India, with eastern, central, and southern regions witnessing unusually high temperatures.

In Maharashtra, Akola, Jalgaon, and Sholapur have already crossed the 40°C mark. Gujarat is experiencing widespread heat, with Saurashtra, North and Central Gujarat, and South Coastal Gujarat all reporting temperatures above 40°C.

Rajkot and Surendranagar recorded the country’s highest temperature at 41.6°C, nearly 8°C above normal.

Cities like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Deesa, Amreli, Baroda, and Surat are also extremely hot. The spike is due to dry winds replacing the usual sea breeze after changes in wind patterns.

This heat spell is expected to persist until the weekend, with no immediate relief likely across the state.