Mr Surya Rao (Sun), the great celestial charioteer, we beseech you! It is not even mid-February, and you are already galloping across the sky like a warrior late for battle. Your fiery enthusiasm is turning our city into a tandoor, leaving us wondering – did winter even stop by, or was that just a fleeting mirage? At this rate, we will be well done before March has even begun.
The war against the heat begins early
The woolens have barely been folded away, and yet here we are, scrambling for cottons and linens. Sunscreens, shades, and caps have become daily essentials – not for a beach vacation, but just for a quick grocery run. A short drive now demands SPF 50, a litre of water, and the mental resilience of a marathon runner. And let’s not even get started on those stuck in traffic—where your car seat turns into a frying pan, and your back sizzles like a dosa.
A sneak peek into summer’s fury
According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, all 33 districts have already recorded higher temperatures than this time last year. Some areas have touched 37°C, while Hyderabad – ever the ‘coolest’ of the lot – has settled at a ‘pleasant’ 35.1°C. If this is February, what fresh hell awaits us in May? Perhaps it’s time to start taking cooking lessons – not for the kitchen, but to fry eggs on bike seats and car bonnets.
Weather gods, are you listening?
Meteorologists assure us that western disturbances from the Black Sea or even the Atlantic might bring some respite, but the key word here is might. Predicting their impact, it seems, is harder than guessing the winner of an IPL season. So while scientists debate, the rest of us must prepare for the inevitable – solar meltdowns, air-conditioner battles, and power bills that will make us question whether that tax waiver on incomes up to Rs 12 lakh will make a difference.
Survival tips for the impending sizzle
1. Hydration is key – Water is your best friend; dehydration is the silent enemy. Coconut water, buttermilk, and lemon sherbet will soon be more valuable than gold.
2. Dress wisely – Avoid dark colours unless you want to experience life as a baked potato.
3. Work-from-home excuses – The internet dropping due to ‘solar radiation’ might just be the perfect reason to skip the commute.
4. Afternoon siestas – If we’re heading towards Mediterranean temperatures, let’s embrace their lifestyle. Midday naps should be made mandatory.
As we brace for a summer that has clearly jumped the queue, we can only hope that Mr Surya Rao takes pity and reins in his horses before Telangana turns into a fiery furnace. Until then, dear friends, slather on that sunscreen, clutch your chilled water bottles, and pray for a Western Disturbance – or at the very least, a timely monsoon.