Terrible heatwave in many parts of India
By Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45419)
India
April 30, 2022 3:15am CST
40 C plus, 42 C plus temperatures are common in many parts of Northern, Central and some of the Eastern parts of India during the summer time.
Yet earlier after a few days or max of 10 days of such high temperatures, dust storms followed by light or heavy rains used to bring down the mercury.
This time however due to a kind of Heat Island effect or domination of winds from Desert areas towards the Western part of India has made it extremely hot in a lot of areas.
Some cities in North India even have temperatures between 46 and 47 C.
In Delhi, it is between 42 and 45 C !
We have to use our ACs a lot but not all people have ACs and many have to work in harsh heat outside.
A news link:
{update on 1st May 2022}
https://m.timesofindia.com/india/heatwave-hopes-of-respite-in-east-blistering-heat-to-continue-in-north-and-central-india/articleshow/91228361.cms
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/04/29/climate-change-india-heatwave/9583931002/
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
30 Apr 22
The summer is getting harsher each year 
. Even Bangalore is pretty hot at this time. Better to take care and stay safe. Heat waves kill so many each year
. Even Bangalore is pretty hot at this time. Better to take care and stay safe. Heat waves kill so many each year4 people like this
@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
30 Apr 22
@rhuenz Bangalore is well known for its pleasant weather throughout the year. But now we too are getting heat here, though not like Nagpur or North Indian states. But yes, it's pretty hot for Bangalore standards.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@arunima25
Plus schools are more focused on completing syllabus than thinking of kids' health.
We hear of kids falling sick due to dehydration as well as stomach and other ailments.
Very tough for kids especially those below 14/15 years of age.
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One time my husband and i went outside with scootie around 9 a.m and
i can really feel the hotness like absurbing my face omg!@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@rhuenz
Yes clothes dry very rapidly. I am also concerned about depletion of Groundwater resources as we have a huge population.
We need good rains this year.
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@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
30 Apr 22
I heard of this from the lady who is my physio therapist.
I spoke to her this past Thursday, when I was in for my appointment.
She had been home on vacation in India and told me how very uncomfortable it was.
She said she actually was glad to get back to Canada and our chilly spring!
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@sulynsi
Yes in fact, apart from one month of discomforting cold : mainly later December to late January, we prefer Winters and Autumns to the summer time.
This time the condition is much tougher and no rains in immediate sight.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@sulynsi
Not sure. If I were in a -40 C place for many days it would be tough for me.
I enjoy many things of winters but for wearing too many layers at times plus when I sit in a position for a long time during extreme winters, my feet gets cold even with two socks.
So I need room warmer or may be wear shoes, even if the mercury is between 10 and 15C.
But yes, if there is room heating I would feel more comfortable then.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@marlina
It feels like being in a Desert and even tougher for kids as most schools do not have Air conditioning.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
1 May 22
@marlina
Yet the reality in many schools.
Some schools do have air conditioning but they charge a very high fees which not everybody - not even middle class folks can afford.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
2 May 22
@marlina
For the Government votes and the funds matter.
Hardly any thought is given to the state of Education except for Recommendations here and a Policy change there.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
30 Apr 22
Stop making those poor people work in such heat! You're a terrible person! 
Climate change seems to be hitting India hard. I hope things don't continue like that. Be careful.
Climate change seems to be hitting India hard. I hope things don't continue like that. Be careful.2 people like this
@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil
I would advise Governments to declare a 4 hour Siesta (or break) as practiced in some Middle East nations. But hardly anyone listens!
Yet many of the Labor force in India manage to brave heat and cold with great spirit and do a lot of manual work in construction and other infrastructure activities.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil
3 AM would be very tough as we have workers and labors commuting from even as far as 70 to 100 Kms one side.
Plus there is a cultural taboo in doing some works, especially cleaning during the dark.
And above all, the Government or Private contractors and employees are not very employee friendly at times towards Labor force.
The only plus is that strict rules towards minimum wages and a few other safety conditions are partial saviors of these labor who otherwise get a very raw deal unless their worker union gets too strong with political backing.
But the Trade/worker Unionism is another topic altogether!
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
1 May 22
@DaddyEvil
Expendable is actually a harsh term but sometimes a grim reality.
Human life is not valued much in India.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@franxav
So did the mercury came down due to any rains or dust storms?
@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
1 May 22
@snowy22315
Yes but some hopes as we have some light breeze today morning.
@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
1 May 22
@sjvg1976
There is a light breeze today. It was partially cloudy in the morning but sunny again.
Only a big dust storm accompanied by rains can bring some good relief.
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@LeaPea2417 (36392)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Apr 22
It is when it is extra hot that I wish I live at the Arctic Circle.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
1 May 22
@LeaPea2417
Yes we long for winters when we have such high temperatures.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@LadyDuck
Not a good sign of the days to come. We need to conserve our resources better and rethink development priorities.
Too many vehicles, too much urbanization and roads are the big culprits apart from some natural weather phenomenon.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
2 May 22
@LadyDuck
Plus hardly any signs of any mindset change and such a state of prioritising Building Infrastructure and Buildings over Environment is a problem in many countries.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
2 May 22
@LadyDuck
Solar panels for producing electricity is gaining popularity here but not to the desired extent.
In this respect, it is the Central, State and local governments who lag with a lack of innovative ideas.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
3 May 22
@db20747
Yes and we try to send 2 water bottles with kids.
They face the toughest challenge.
Offices are still air conditioned so better off.
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
3 May 22
That's pitiful! Hope weather improves to be more pleasant!
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
3 May 22
@oahuwriter
Slight change today morning.
Let us see if it sustains.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
4 May 22
@oahuwriter
And rains in the evening so feeling better now.
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
5 May 22
@oahuwriter
Hopefully it would last for a few days.
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@NeoSheyka (1)
• Bandung, Indonesia
30 Apr 22
I think its not only in India but other Asia country experience this heatwave. For me in here, it is also very hot. Even around midnight. Crazy how the temperature is so high
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@ptrikha_2 (45419)
• India
30 Apr 22
@NeoSheyka
Here the mins are also around 32/33 C.
It is very discomforting.
What are the temperatures in your place?
