Gujarat’s Ahmedabad is set to endure a prolonged period of scorching heat over the next seven days, with temperatures expected to climb up to 41 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has predicted that between April 14 and April 20, the city will face maximum temperatures ranging from 40 to 41 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will hover between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.
This forecast signals a significant escalation in summer conditions throughout Ahmedabad during this timeframe. Precautionary measures have been activated by civic authorities under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s heat action plan. The AMC has implemented a system to pinpoint hotspot areas based on maximum air temperatures, providing information on expected temperatures through a dedicated website link and QR code.
In response to the heatwave, arrangements have been made for Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and drinking water at various locations such as schools, Anganwadis, construction sites, industrial units, and labor gathering spots identified as hotspots. The health department is conducting targeted health interventions, with over 1,300 water distribution points established across the city in collaboration with voluntary organizations.
