Heat wave in parts of Gujarat, orange alert for Ahmedabad

Ahmedanad: Heat wave conditions prevailed in parts of Gujarat today and is likely to continue tomorrow as well.

Surendranagar remained hottest at 43.9 °C while Ahmedabad and Kandala Airport remained second hottest at 43.8 °C. In all six places saw above or equal to 43 °C temperatures. In Ahmedabad the AMC has sounded orange level heat wave alert.

Despite the presence of an upper air cyclonic circulation lying over South eastern Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat, there was no likelihood of any pre monsoon rain in coming five days.

The met bulletin today said that even though heat wave would continue in isolated places in Kutch and Saurashtra region tomorrow as well but no large change in maximum temperatures was likely in next 2 to 3 days.

The bulletin in its heat wave warning said that heat is tolerable for general public but moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases is there.
SUGGESTED ACTIONS: (a) Avoid heat exposure (b) Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes, (c) Cover your head: use a cloth, hat or umbrella.