IMD issues heatwave warning for Gujarat till May 5th

People see scorching summer heat across different areas as temperatures rocket past 41°C in multiple places in Gujarat. 

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for the next five days, covering isolated areas of Saurashtra & Kutch in Gujarat. Here are the details of the forecast:

Day 1:

• Heat wave conditions likely in isolated pockets of Saurashtra & Kutch, including Porbandar, Bhavnagar, and Kutch, as well as in Diu and Valsad districts of South Gujarat.
• Impact: Moderate temperature, with heat tolerable for the general public but posing a moderate health concern for vulnerable individuals such as infants, elderly, and those with chronic diseases.
• Suggested Actions: Avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-colored, loose cotton clothes, and cover your head.

Day 2:

• Similar conditions expected as on Day 1, with heat wave conditions likely to persist in the same areas.
• Impact and suggested actions remain the same as Day 1.

Day 3:

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• Heat wave conditions likely to continue in the same isolated pockets as on previous days.
• Impact and suggested actions remain unchanged.

Day 4:

• Heat wave conditions expected to persist in the identified areas.
• Impact and suggested actions remain consistent with previous days’ forecasts.

Day 5:

• Heat wave conditions anticipated to persist in the same isolated pockets as in previous days.
• Impact and suggested actions remain unchanged.

These forecasts highlight the IMD’s warning regarding the prolonged heatwave conditions in specific districts of Gujarat. It is essential for residents, especially vulnerable individuals, to take necessary precautions to minimize health risks associated with high temperatures.