As Heatwaves Rise, Ahmedabad Offers a Simple Blueprint Cities Can Follow |
In a city where summers can turn relentless, Ahmedabad once faced a crisis that could no longer be ignored.
Rising temperatures were no longer just uncomfortable — they were deadly.
But instead of reacting to the problem year after year, the city chose to act. In collaboration with experts, Ahmedabad became the first in India to design and implement a Heat Action Plan — a move that would go on to shape how the country tackles extreme heat.
At the heart of the plan was preparedness
Hospitals introduced dedicated “heat........