Ahmedabad: The Indian Meteorological Department, in its latest forecast, has predicted the possibility of an intense heatwave in parts of Gujarat from May 5th to May 7th. If the predictions come true, then the people of Gujarat who are going to vote in the third phase of the general Lok Sabha elections on May 7th should be prepared for the scorching summer heat.

According to the IMD bulletin, for the next 3 days, there is no significant change in temperature, but after that, the mercury is likely to rise by 2-3ºC over the region. Discomfort conditions due to hot and humid air are very likely to prevail over coastal areas of South Gujarat region and Saurashtra-Kutch during the next 5 days (from May 3rd to May 7th, 2024).

Weather Warning for next 5 days for Gujarat State Diu, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

DAY 1 & 2 – NIL

DAY 3: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of SaurashtraKutch namely Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and Kutch.

IMPACT: Moderate temperature. Heat is tolerable for general public but moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases.

SUGGESTED ACTIONS: (a) Avoid heat exposure. (b) Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes (c) Cover your head.

DAY 4: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of SaurashtraKutch namely Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and Kutch.

IMPACT: Moderate temperature. Heat is tolerable for general public but moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases.

SUGGESTED ACTIONS: (a) Avoid heat exposure. (b) Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes (c) Cover your head.

DAY 5: Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of SaurashtraKutch namely Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath and Kutch.

IMPACT: Moderate temperature. Heat is tolerable for general public but moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g. infants, elderly, people with chronic diseases.

SUGGESTED ACTIONS: (a) Avoid heat exposure. (b) Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes (c) Cover your head.