People of Gujarat have been witnessing second heat wave with mercury almost touching 46 degree Celsius in parts of the State on Thursday.
Due to the wrath of Sun God, roads of the major cities, including Ahmedabad wore a deserted look. Bordering Kutch District’s capital Bhuj remained hottest in the State with 45.8 degree Celsius. Saurashtra region’s main city Rajkot witnessed highest temperature of 44.7 degree Celsius. North Gujarat town Idar in Sabarkantha district remained hot with over 44 degree Celsius. Surendranagar town too witnessed temperature of 44 degree Celsius.
Following scorching heat, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) declared orange alert for its citizen. Other major cities including Surat and Vadodara too remained hot with more than 43 degree Celsius .
India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning about severe heat wave in the parts of Gujarat on Thursday and Friday. According to IMD officials, in Ahmedabad there wouldn't be respite from heat till April 20.
Considering the soaring temperature, AMC authorities are observing numerous cases of heat-related emergencies. In the last two days, more than 200 such cases were reported in different hospitals in the city. Doctors have advised people to drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.
Government and Municipal Corporations run hospitals across the State have been instructed to be prepared for heat-related emergencies. These hospitals were told to keep adequate stocks of oral rehydration salts (ORS), ice-packs and intravenous fluids.
AMC authorities have come up with Heat Action Plan. As per the plan, AMC advised people to paint roofs with lime-based white wash, adding tarp like covering or white ceramic tiles which can help bring down temperature as low as 30 degree Celsius.