Entire Rajasthan is in grip of severe heatwave. Mercury crossed 48 degree celcius in Barmer yesterday. At all the other places, temperature was recorded about 43 degree celcius. At Jaisalmer, the maximum temperature was recorded 47 degree celcius. It was recorded 47 degree celcius in Jodhpur and Bikaner and 45 degree celcius in Kota and Churu. People in Jaipur are also facing heat wave conditions. Maximum temperature in the city was recorded 43 degree celcius on Friday.<br/> <br/>Gujarat is also facing worst ever heat wave conditions in last 100 years. More than 100 people have suffered sunstroke in Ahmedabad during last 24 hours and called 108 emergency services. AIR Ahmedabad Correspondent reports that the current spell of extreme heat is likely to continue for another few days in the state.<br/>
News On AIR | May 22, 2010 8:55 AM
Rajasthan, Gujarat parch under intense heat wave