The municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad,
Guruprasad Mohapatra, said: “The Heat Action Plan is capable of saving
lives when the next dangerous heat wave hits the city.” The AMC
has already started working on the plan. Heat stress and heatstroke
lead to dire health consequences and many people lose their lives every
summer. The director of the Natural Resource Defense Council
(NRDC), Anjali Jaiswal, said: “The situation has worsened due to
climate change over the past few years. By building awareness, training
professionals and implementing a coordinated heat plan, Ahmedabad is
armed to fight against the scorching heat wave.”

Talking about
the unique plan, a senior scientist from the NRDC, Kim Knowlton, said:
“Ahmedabad is leading the way among South Asian cities, setting an
example for other cities and regions facing the health risks of a
warming climate.” Ahmedabad’s Heat Action Plan is based on thorough
scientific research conducted by these health and academic partners.