According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh remained the hottest states in the country as several places here experienced rise in maximum temperatures due to westerly winds. These winds also penetrated up to east Uttar Pradesh where Allahabad emerged as the second hottest place on Thursday after Idar in Gujarat.
| Places | State | Maximum temperature on Thursday | Forecast trend for next 24 hours |
| Idar | Gujarat | 44°C | Same |
| Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | 43.7°C | Drop |
| Khajuraho | Madhya Pradesh | 43.6°C | Drop |
| Kota | Rajasthan | 43.6°C | Same |
| Barmer | Rajasthan | 43.5°C | Drop |
| Banda | Madhya Pradesh | 43°C | Same |
| Nowgong | Madhya Pradesh | 42.7°C | Drop |
| Sheopur | Gujarat | 42.6°C | Same |
| Amreli | Gujarat | 42.6°C | Drop |
| Surendranagar | Gujarat | 42.5°C | Drop |
Photograph by Dananuj
