Gujarat is facing an intense heatwave with temperatures set to rise by another 2°C to 3°C over the next four days, with highs potentially reaching 45°C in some areas. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for severe heat through May 15th, particularly affecting Saurashtra, Kutch, and Ahemdabad.
Gujarat is facing an intense heatwave with temperatures set to rise by another 2°C to 3°C over the next four days, with highs potentially reaching 45°C in some areas. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for severe heat through May 15th, particularly affecting Saurashtra, Kutch, and Ahemdabad.
Key Heatwave Details & Forecast
Affected Regions: -
Heatwave conditions are intense in Kutch, Saurashtra, Surendranagar, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad.
Duration: -
The severe heat is expected to persist through May 15-16, with peak temperatures from May 11 to May 13.
Current Highs: -
On Friday, May 8th, Surendranagar recorded the state's highest at 44.3^, followed by Ahmedabad at 43.1^.
Cause: -
Hot and dry westerly/northwesterly winds from Sindh and Balochistan are driving the temperature rise.
Safety Measures:-
Avoid stepping out during peak afternoon hours.
Stay hydrated and consume fluids.
What to watch for:-
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IMD Issues Heatwave Alert as Gujarat Faces Rising Temperatures Up to 42°C
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