IMD Forecasts Week-Long Heatwave in Gujarat with Alerts for Multiple Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Gujarat will experience prolonged heatwave conditions for the upcoming week, prompting alerts across several districts. On May 8, 2026, temperatures soared, with Surendranagar recording the highest at 44.3°C, followed by Ahmedabad at 43.1°C and Kandla airport at 43°C. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Kutch, Surendranagar, Rajkot, and Devbhoomi Dwarka for May 9. This warning expands to include Banaskantha, Patan, Vadodara, Surat, Porbandar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath from May 10 to 13. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Banaskantha, Patan, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Kutch on May 14. In response, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) activated its Heat Action Plan, issuing an Orange Alert for two days and a Yellow Alert for five days from May 8 to 14. These measures aim to mitigate health risks associated with the extreme weather. The report highlights the severity of the climatic event and the administrative preparations undertaken to protect residents in affected areas during this period of intense heat.
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IMD Forecasts Week-Long Heatwave in Gujarat with Alerts for Multiple Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Gujarat will experience prolonged heatwave conditions for the upcoming week, prompting alerts across several districts. On May 8, 2026, temperatures soared, with Surendranagar recording the highest at 44.3°C, followed by Ahmedabad at 43.1°C and Kandla airport at 43°C. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Kutch, Surendranagar, Rajkot, and Devbhoomi Dwarka for May 9. This warning expands to include Banaskantha, Patan, Vadodara, Surat, Porbandar, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Gir Somnath from May 10 to 13. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Banaskantha, Patan, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and Kutch on May 14. In response, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) activated its Heat Action Plan, issuing an Orange Alert for two days and a Yellow Alert for five days from May 8 to 14. These measures aim to mitigate health risks associated with the extreme weather. The report highlights the severity of the climatic event and the administrative preparations undertaken to protect residents in affected areas during this period of intense heat.
The Indian Express