Heat Wave forecast for parts of Gujarat on March 12th, 13th

Gandhinagar: Heat wave to Severe Heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Kutch district on 12th and 13th March, states IMD in a weather forecast report.

Heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of Saurashtra namely Gir Somnath and Porbandar on 12th and 13th March, as per the IMD forecast. Heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch namely Gir Somnath, Porbandar, Rajkot and Kutch on 14th and 15th March, as per IMD forecast.

The impacts of Heat Wave to Severe Heat wave conditions will be: 1. High temperature. 2. Increased likelihood of heat illness symptoms in people who are either exposed to sun for a prolonged period or doing heavy work. 3. High health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases. The suggested actions to combat the condition by IMD are: (a) Avoid heat exposure– keep cool. Avoid dehydration. (b) Drink sufficient water- even if not thirsty. (c) Use ORS, homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc. to keep yourself hydrated.

The impacts of the heat wave conditions will be: Moderate temperature. Heat is tolerable for the general public but moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases. IMD has suggested actions to deal with the condition such as (a) Avoid heat exposure. (b) Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes (c) Cover your head.