Making Thane Heat-Resilient: Heat Action Plan

Thane faces rising extreme heat, worsened by humidity. The ‘felt temperature’ (heat index) refers to how hot it actually feels to your body when humidity is high. For instance, average summer maximum felt temperatures in Thane are almost 3°C higher than the dry temperatures, clearly showing how much humidity adds to heat-related stress. Experts warn that heat events will grow longer, more frequent, and more widespread.

To tackle these serious risks, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), in partnership with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), has developed the Heat Action Plan (HAP) for Thane City 2024. This plan aims to make Thane a heat-resilient Smart City by reducing the impacts of heatwaves.

What is the Thane Heat Action Plan (HAP)?

The Heat Action Plan (HAP) aims to prevent heat-related deaths, illnesses, and economic losses in Thane.

When: The system uses colour-coded alerts based on the felt temperature (heat index). For example, in the month of May: the yellow alert is triggered at 42°C, the orange alert at 43°C, and the red alert at 46°C.

Where: Maps heat risks across 9 wards; Wagle and Mumbra are highest risk, Kalwa and Lokmanya Savarkar Nagar moderate. Construction area, high population density makes it worse.

Who/How: Assigns roles to TMC, district, and state bodies, with a Heat Wave Task Force to coordinate and review annually.

Long-Term Solutions & Citizen Actions:

Green Cover: More trees, parks, and roadside green dividers to reduce heat.

Heat-Resilient Infrastructure: Cool roofs, thermal insulation, cooling centers, and green spaces.

Water Supply: Reliable clean drinking water in vulnerable areas and public spots.

Early Warning & Awareness: IMD forecasts converted into color-coded alerts by TMC; public education through IEC materials in English and Marathi via multiple media channels.

Your Role: Stay informed, follow heat advisories, support green initiatives, and help collect data on heat-related illnesses to improve HAP, making Thane safer and more resilient.

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