There has been a gradual inc rease in the intensity of heat in Vellore. In fact, the heat is so intense that it gives an idea of what is to be expected during the peak Summer months of April & May.
People get fatigued quite quickly & prefer to rest inside their residences! However, there is severe cold persisting through the nights. Thus, the people are subjected to 2 oppostie wether conditions during days and nights.
The public is now getting conditioned to prepare for the severe summer ahead.
Winter and chillness was rather high during the last 2 months. People suffered because of the severe cold. Snowfall & chillness prevail even up to 7.00 AM. At the same time,
the intensity of heat has started increasing gradually. It was 89.6 degrees on 12th February. It was 91.9 degrees on 15th February. Yesterday, it was 94.6 degrees.
Comparatively, the intensity of summer began only in March last year when temperature touched 94.6 degrees. However, this temperate has been recorded this year in February itself!
It is excepted that the temperature will touch 100 degrees by the month end! In fact, the sales of watermelon, cucumber, buttermilk, and gruel has already picked up!
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