Assam Reeling Under Scorching Heat

The scorching heat is burning thecitizens of Guwahati with least expectation of rainfall and if this heatcontinues for long then the citizens will have to witness the worst summer.

According to Indian Meteorological Department,Guwahati, a maximum temperature of 39.00 degrees Celsius has been recorded onMonday. However, according to report, rain or thundershowers might occurtowards evening or night.

The other parts of Assam and Northeast have alsowitnessed extreme heat in the last few days with less rainfall.

On the one hand people are unable to beat the heatand on the other, the electricity board has harassed the people with thefrequent power cut in the city making it a nightmare for residents.

The increase in consumption of electricity hadsubsequently triggered technical malfunctions resulting in frequent power cutsat various locations of Guwahati.

To beatthe scorching heat people are relying on cold drinks, Nimbu Pani, Daab (Coconut water), sugarcane juice etc. and alongwith quenching the thirst the business also marked a good income with theincrease in sell. One of the vendors said, "Maximum people prefer sugarcanejuice as it is a natural drink and not harmful and in this sizzling heat peopletake drinks to quench their thirst. Cold drinks have soda and other ingredientswhich is not good for health but drinks like sugarcane juice, nimbu pani arenatural for which people consume more. I earned Rs. 300-500 bucks daily andsometimes it becomes more when the weather becomes hotter."

Accordingto India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rainfall isexpected at isolated places of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram andTripura on Monday. Heavy rainfall is also expected to occur on Tuesday in Assamand Meghalaya.

However, the heatwave which the region will face thissummer will be more fierce than the rest of the country, according to weatherofficials.

"The temperature is not very high here, but high humidity contributes to the discomfort factor in the Northeast. Unlike the northern part of the country, which has a much drier weather, the Northeast heat causes more irritation and perspiration," the official said.