Orange heat alert in Ahmedabad on May 10-11

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city of Ahmedabad on May 10-11.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Ahmedabad, the maximum temperature of the city is likely to remain above 41 degrees Celsius for the whole week. A heatwave is most likely to occur on May 9, very likely on May 10-11 and 12.

Severe Heat wave Criteria :

When maximum temp. departure ≥ 6.5 deg. C from normal & maximum temperature ≥ 40 deg.C

Heat wave Criteria :

When maximum temp. departure ≥ 4.5 deg. C from normal & maximum temperature ≥ 40 deg.C