With mercury touching 43 degree Celsius, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued an orange alert, asking citizens to stay indoors and remain hydrated for the next three days.
The temperature on Wednesday was 43 degree Celsius and is likely to touch 44 degree by May 12.
“It’s heatwave in the city as per the Met department’s bulletin. The people should not venture out and remain hydrated,” said a press release by the civic body.