Gujarat cities sizzle above 44°C orange alert for next five days

As the temperatures soar across the state consistently, a total of 10 cities recorded above 44°C on May 19 in Gujarat. Himmatnagar recorded the highest temperature at 46.2°C. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the possibility of temperatures exceeding 43°C in most cities over the next five days.

The Met Department predicted heat wave conditions today in the Surendranagar, Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot,

Kutch, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, Banaskantha and Valsad.

The heatwave conditions are likely to prevail till May 24 in the state. Red alert has been issued in Ahmedabad for May 21 as temperatures in the city are predicted to soar above 45°C.

On May 19, the Ahmedabad airport area recorded 46.6°C, being the warmest city in the state followed by Himmatnagar at 46.2°C. City’s Navrangpura recorded 44.3°C, and Bopal, Chandkheda, Satellite, Pirana, and Raikhad all recorded average maximum temperature of 44°C.

Predicted temperatures in Ahmedabad

Date	Temperature
May 20	44°C
May 21	45°C
May 22	45°C
May 23	45°C
May 24	45°C
May 25	44°C

Temperatures across Gujarat

City Temperatures

City	Temperature
Himmatnagar	46.2°C
Idar	46°C
Surendranagar	45.3°C
Deesa	45.1°C
Ahmedabad city	45°C
Bhavnagar	44.6°C
Amreli	44.6°C
Gandhinagar	44.2°C
Rajkot	44.1°C
Vadodara	44°C
Bhuj	42.8°C
Surat	41.8°C
Chhotaudepur	41.4°C
Dahod	40.6°C
Valsad	40.6°C
Narmada	40.5°C
the Dangs	39.8°C
Porbandar	38.5°C
Naliya	37.6°C
Jamnagar	37°C
Kandla	36.5°C

Suggested Actions by IMD:

(a) Avoid heat exposure: Prioritise staying cool and seek shade whenever possible.

(b) Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water regularly, even if not feeling thirsty.

(c) Hydration alternatives: Consider Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) or homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, or buttermilk to maintain hydration levels.

Gujarat cities sizzle above 44°C, orange alert for next five days

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