Ahmedabad: The health department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has predicted that the daytime temperature in Ahmedabad city will touch 43 degrees celsius this week, starting Tuesday. Consequently, a yellow alert has been issued for the city until Saturday. Additionally, 76 pockets across the city have been declared heat hotspots. These are areas where heatwave conditions are developing or expected. The corporation has forecast that on April 21 and 22, the maximum daytime temperature will be around 41 degrees celsius, and the minimum will be 27 degrees celsius.On April 26 and 27, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 43 degrees celsius, AMC officials said. Therefore, a yellow alert has been declared for the city from April 21 to 27. In the eastern part of the city, the Lambha ward has 12 hotspots, the highest in the city. Vatva has three hotspots, while Isanpur, Danilimda and Behrampura have one each. Vastral has six, Ramol has 10, and Ranip has three pockets declared as hotspots. Additionally, other areas, such as Stadium, India Colony, Sardarnagar, and Bodakdev, have one pocket each declared as a hotspot.The corporation has advised citizens to carry a water bottle when going outside. Citizens are advised to have plenty of fluids such as water, lemon juice, buttermilk, and coconut water. Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended. Spicy food, excess protein, and stale food should be avoided, an official said.“Avoid having tea, coffee, and sodas. Use an umbrella, hat, or scarf while going out. If possible, avoid stepping out between noon and 4pm. Do not remain in the sun for extended periods, and wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothes. Take regular breaks while working and rest in cool places at intervals. Extra care should be taken for young children, senior citizens and pregnant women,” the official added. The symptoms of heatstroke include heat rash, excessive sweating, and general weakness. Headache, dizziness, red, dry and hot skin, muscle pain and weakness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. If any of these symptoms are noticed, medical advice should be sought immediately.
