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 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.