Do you feel affected by harsh weather?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58678)
Delhi, India
May 11, 2017 5:22am CST
In New Delhi, India weather now a day is very harsh. It is summer season here and temperature goes up to 44 degree Centigrade during some days. If one is inside during day time it is fine but if one is outside it is very difficult.
I was discussing the weather conditions with a friend. Some of us are in such a job and profession where we are required to sit inside air conditioned offices/buildings and during day time we are not required to go outside. We leave our offices in the evening only, when temperature comes down a bit.
There are many who are required to perform field jobs/outdoor duties and they had to be outside most of the time during the day time to carry out their assigned tasks. I and my friend were discussing how do they people cope with harsh weather and do they wish that they should have a comfortable job, which could save them from odd weather. May be they people get used to face hot weather conditions.
What is your take on it?
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21 responses
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
11 May 17
It is hard.thankfully the north east has rains ..Wish could send some over to Delhi
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 May 17
I understand that you live in North Eastern States of India and weather conditions are not so harsh over there. I really wish if you could arrange to send some rain to New Delhi. 
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
11 May 17
@dpk262006 yes because I have friends and family that side... I'll send some rain soon
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
11 May 17
Weather is really too harsh and when I see vegetable, fruit sellers on the roadside I feel bad for them, in fact many people have to do their job in the open areas even in the extreme weather.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 May 17
@Bodyandbrain Yes, you are very right everyone has different destiny and they adjust themselves as per the conditions.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 May 17
Yes, you have rightly pointed out that some of the professions are such that people who are into it have little choice. I also observe vegetables/fruit sellers sitting on the roadside selling their products in harsh weather.
Some roadside eateries, serving food to poor people. Even drivers and conductors of public transport buses, auto-rickshaws, rickshaw pullers, small ice cream/cold drink vendors and salespersons etc. (the list is endless).
I feel lucky that we work in a safe environment inside an air conditioned building and we do not have to toil hard in harsh weather conditions.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
11 May 17
@dpk262006 yes everyone is not lucky to have a comfortable job conditions. They have their own way to protect themselves from the weather.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
11 May 17
We have the same problem in summer over here. It is preferable to stay indoors and not venture outside for risk of sun strokes. Some of us are lucky to be working in air-conditioned offices but unfotunately others have to toil under the boiling sun. But i guess those people are used to this weather as many of them are doing those jobs for ages
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
I think it is hot and humid at your place and it is not easy to go outdoor during day time. As your city is near sea level, there is always a possibility of sun strokes. Yes, you have observed rightly that those who work outside on regular basis, probably become used to the harsh conditions and they find out the ways to protect themselves
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
@Nawsheen We do the same here. During weekends, if we need to visit the market we go before 11.00 am or we go late in the evening. We avoid going outside after 11.00 in the morning.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
12 May 17
@dpk262006 we do try our best to stay indoors and go out only if it is urgent.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
Yes, you are right as you have not lived in such a harsh weather, you may find it difficult to adjust in such conditions.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
@JudyEv Yeah, even if the temperature is unbearable, you could afford not to step out of your home. 
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@JudyEv (341863)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May 17
@dpk262006 We may get a few days over 40C but that's all - and I don't have to work in it any more.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
11 May 17
it always affect me and even my attitude.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
I do not think temperature goes up to 44 degree at your place?
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
12 May 17
@dpk262006 in some areas the heat index reach that, hope it will not in my province
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@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
11 May 17
It is really so hot in your side. Today the highest temperature here may be about 31 degrees. And it is rarely for the temperature over 36 degrees here. So I can understand that 44 degrees is so suffering. It is terrible to work outdoors.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
You are lucky that temperature was just 31 degree, which is far better than 44 degree. I understand that people at your place don't face the harsh conditions.
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@allknowing (137664)
• India
12 May 17
We do not have extremes here and so a slight change does affect us.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
You are lucky that you live in such a place where you do not need to face harsh weather.
Have a nice day! Hope you are doing well.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
11 May 17
Your weather is a little bit hotter than ours, 44 degrees celcius is already the hottest we reached this year. I guess if your work is in the field then there is no other way but to fight it by drinking lots of water, hat. umbrella, sun glasses, sun screens and maybe bringing water and a cold face towel to wipe. I think people will adopt for their family, I have seen a lot of hard working people here do everything to fight the odd weather.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 May 17
Yes, you have given some good advice for the people who are required to work outdoor. They need to drink lots of water and liquids and need to protect from raging sun. Many have no choice but to go for outdoor duties.
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@ravisivan (14079)
• India
11 May 17
In lived in Delhi during 1996-99. I use to manage with Water air coolers., We should restrict our going out in hot son, good day
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
@ravisivan - Over a period of time, weather has undergone a change. Now coolers are effective till April month only, thereafter, it gets humid and coolers become ineffective. One needs to have an AC so as not to sweat and feel uncomfortable.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
11 May 17
I am still living in Delhi, I have made some good arrange ment near my study room, where there are small garden, air cooler I put ice with water........not harmed with summer :). delhi is now 200% greener from last 10 years. it depends where you live. and how well you make your lving place better
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
11 May 17
I think that I can work better in hot weather than in cold. I have friends who the exact opposite!
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
It means that you have stayed in hot weather conditions earlier?
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
11 May 17
Yes, I also feel bad for them and I keep thinking how do they cope with harsh weather.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
11 May 17
how good is your air conditioner .....I put ice in my cooler and I feel like I have made weather in my control
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
My air conditioners are working fine. We have disposed of our coolers as coolers are not effective in humid weather conditions.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
12 May 17
@dpk262006 my coolers are still able to beat the heat may the reason is there are few trees around
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
@spaceseed It is good to hear that if coolers are serving the purpose for you.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
You are very right that keeping oneself constantly hydrated is mandatory to survive, while working outside in a hot weather. Those who work outside on regular basis, probably become used to the harsh conditions and they find out the ways to protect themselves.
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@ptrikha_2 (47066)
• India
24 Jun 17
I feel so bad for many workers like construction workers, rickshaw pullers etc who have to stay outdoors even in 44 plus temperatures and they brave hot hot winds and dust.
And things are becoming worse with passing years, with more severe heat waves, not only in India but in many parts of the world.
One solution could be to adopt the Afternoon siesta model of some Arabic countries where nobody works for 3 to 4 hours in the afternoon and cover up in late evening or early morning.
Or may be in at least formal organizations, there could be night shifts during extremely hot weather?
What do you say?
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
27 Jun 17
Yes, you are very right that those who are required to work in field and outside the confines of a office, get most affected by the harsh weather.
Your idea per se is not bad that work could be stopped for 3-4 hours in the afternoon, specially during severe summer season. This happens in the State of Goa and may be in some other States of India also, where shops etc. remain closed during afternoon.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
17 May 17
The hot weather triggers my hot flushes. That's why , i am thankful that i work in an airconditioned office.
At home, we open two windows when we go to sleep. Hubby and i have each an electric fan steadily fanning us afrom the foot of our bed.
The problems is when going out. It's super hot , about 38 degrees celcius. So, when i go out i have my umbrella , my shades and folding fan . But once inside the jeepney, it will already be windy of course , while its traversing.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
17 May 17
It means that you just cannot bear hot weather and you need to be inside in a cool environment, otherwise it triggers hot flushes. I think once you are inside your AC office, you forget about your outside weather.
Are fan sufficient for feeling comfortable in hot conditions or do you use AC also at home?
It is wiser on your part to use umbrella and glasses to protect yourself from heat. Does folding fan in cooling you down?
I can understand while travelling you don't feel the heat due to wind passing through.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
19 May 17
@SIMPLYD - It means your house has cross ventilation has open area around it?
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
18 May 17
@dpk262006 Yes, at the office it is so cold, and I love it.
At home, the electric fan is enough to cool me down as long as it is steadily fanning me. ha ha ha
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
Yes, there are some who has no choice but to work in harsh weather conditions. I think those who work outside on regular basis, probably become used to the harsh conditions and they find out the ways to protect themselves. Your concern for those working outside in summers, is understandable.
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@LadyDuck (472024)
• Switzerland
12 May 17
@dpk262006 I have known several who worked on the roads and now they are elderly people, full of aches and pains coming from the many years spend in harsh weather conditions.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
@LadyDuck Yes, they might have forced to work outside because of some compulsions, when they would have been young. Now they are facing the problems.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
24 Oct 17
It means that harsh winter does not suit you and you just cannot bear it?
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
24 Oct 17
@Hannihar I can understand many of us feel uncomfortable in winter when the temperature dips and there is absence of sunlight. However, we just cannot understand the importance of summer and spring, if there are no winter months.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Oct 17
@dpk262006
dpk, so so true and I hate winter anywhere. We have a place here that is warm in the winter time, but, really cannot take my cat and go there for the winter so I stick it out and it goes away and then look forward to spring and summer.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
12 May 17
Actually I really can't tolerate the heat here in North India . I cannot go outside but yesterday I went out with my brother and seriously my head started aching so bad..
I think I can only travel in car with ac on otherwise very difficult but I know that we should be strong because we have to live here whole life :)
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
It is not easy to withstand the heat of Delhi and cities of North India, specially during summers. One should not venture out during day time to avoid heat stroke. Of course one needs to travel in AC transport e.g. cars, buses and Delhi Metro so as to avoid heat.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
14 May 17
@ShifaLk On bike you would have felt more heat and hot wind. Had you used car, you would have felt more comfortable.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
12 May 17
@dpk262006 yes that's true , that's right actually yesterday I went out with my brother on his bike because of traffic so I thought it would be easier for us to go and come back soon but unfortunately we really missed the car seriously
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 May 17
I think my discussion would have given you insight about weather prevailing here at this point of time. Thanks for joining.
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@Eliziaknows (217)
• London, England
12 May 17
@dpk262006 it did defo give me some insight... a great read, love your writing it's very clear and written well!
