A different kind of heat is on ! During the winters….it was  an economic melt down….now people…..sort of….would melt !

Temperatures are rising….upwards of 40 degrees Celsius !

A few things…. that are typically going to happen….once the summer arrives:

1. People are going to….once again… proclaim that they like winters better !

2. There is going to be a rush for the hills. At least those who can…would take a summer break in the hill resorts .

3. Power outages would occur….in cities like Delhi…for more than 3-4 hours each day!

4. Swimming pools would become full…..and sun-tan lotion companies would be in business…..so would the manufacturers of sun –glasses…..and cold drinks.

5. Corporate houses would find the efficiency dipping down….as it is a ‘common’ knowledge in India that there is a significant drop in office productivity during the months of May-July !

6. Morning joggers and walkers would make a bee-line to the area parks.

7. Schools and colleges would break for almost two months ….parents would be at their wits end….to find some ‘engagement’ for their children……summer workshop organisers would make a neat ‘killing’ !

8. ‘Dressy’ dresses would be moth-balled and… out would come….pastel shades in T shirts, skirts and cotton wear.

9. The ‘philanthropic’ souls would constantly grumble about the lot of ‘poor’ labour force….who have to toil in the scorching heat…..

10. Sultry Life would go on….like each summer….and then there would be an endless wait for the rains ( monsoon in India)….and rains would either not come on time….or be scanty….or they would come in a spate and wash down various regions !

And then….finally….would come October…..and a hope of a better times ! Phew !

It happens each year !!!