The unpredictable weather of the City has done it again. With one day being extremely sunny and the other being highly windy, one surely needs to be all geared up to brave the harsh weather conditions.
With trees being cut down and global warming hitting the headlines every other day, it's not a wonder to see extreme weather conditions in all parts of the world, including Bangalore. This has even had an impact on the cycle of seasons as one can see with the monsoons getting delayed in Karnataka. Metrolife speaks to a few Bangaloreans to find out what they think about the changing weather in the City.
Recalling her childhood days,Anuradha, who works at M S Ramaiah College of Arts,Science and Commerce, says, "We used to travel fromHyderabad to Bangalore.As we would enter the outskirts of the City, we would feel the cool breeze. That's how pleasant the weather used to be because there was so much of greenery. The evenings used to be even cooler." But now, she feels Bangalore is no more a 'pensioner's paradise'. "It's a concrete jungle with glass buildings that reflect light instead of absorbing it. Besides, there is no rainfall. Where did the April showers go this year?" she asks. Speaking of the health factor, she says, "Due to the pollution, there are so many respiratory diseases in the air."
Agreeing with Anuradha is Priyanka Agrawal, a developer in an ITcompany. "Before coming here, all I had heard about Bangalore was its great weather," she saysand adds, "and when Ifirst came here, I did think the weather was great. But this year, Iam feeling the heat. The traffic is bad as a result of which the pollution also has increased."
She has faced dust allergy at times. "Many people around me have been falling sick as well," she adds. "Despite being a Garden City, the weather is so hot. It's surely disappointing,"she laments.
One surely needs to take care of oneself all the more at this time of the year. Says Dr Sameena, a young doctor, "The role of atmospheric condition on our health is a proven study. In fact, the study of the effect of weather on our health is called human biometeorology."She adds, "Every season has its own set of positive and negative effects on our health. So people should prepare themselves accordingly.
They should exercise less in summer as compared to winter because their bodies can get dehydrated easily." Since this season consists of both summer and monsoon, Sameena has some tips for people to take care of themselves during both weather conditions.
"If it's too hot outside, you should keep yourself hydrated by drinking a lot of water and avoiding direct contact with the harsh sun. Where as in the rainy season, there is stagnant water all around that one must avoid as these are the breeding grounds for viruses and fungi," she notes. In all seasons, she asserts that one thing is very important. "That is maintaining personal hygiene," she sums up.
With trees being cut down and global warming hitting the headlines every other day, it's not a wonder to see extreme weather conditions in all parts of the world, including Bangalore. This has even had an impact on the cycle of seasons as one can see with the monsoons getting delayed in Karnataka. Metrolife speaks to a few Bangaloreans to find out what they think about the changing weather in the City.
Recalling her childhood days,Anuradha, who works at M S Ramaiah College of Arts,Science and Commerce, says, "We used to travel fromHyderabad to Bangalore.As we would enter the outskirts of the City, we would feel the cool breeze. That's how pleasant the weather used to be because there was so much of greenery. The evenings used to be even cooler." But now, she feels Bangalore is no more a 'pensioner's paradise'. "It's a concrete jungle with glass buildings that reflect light instead of absorbing it. Besides, there is no rainfall. Where did the April showers go this year?" she asks. Speaking of the health factor, she says, "Due to the pollution, there are so many respiratory diseases in the air."
Agreeing with Anuradha is Priyanka Agrawal, a developer in an ITcompany. "Before coming here, all I had heard about Bangalore was its great weather," she saysand adds, "and when Ifirst came here, I did think the weather was great. But this year, Iam feeling the heat. The traffic is bad as a result of which the pollution also has increased."
She has faced dust allergy at times. "Many people around me have been falling sick as well," she adds. "Despite being a Garden City, the weather is so hot. It's surely disappointing,"she laments.
One surely needs to take care of oneself all the more at this time of the year. Says Dr Sameena, a young doctor, "The role of atmospheric condition on our health is a proven study. In fact, the study of the effect of weather on our health is called human biometeorology."She adds, "Every season has its own set of positive and negative effects on our health. So people should prepare themselves accordingly.
They should exercise less in summer as compared to winter because their bodies can get dehydrated easily." Since this season consists of both summer and monsoon, Sameena has some tips for people to take care of themselves during both weather conditions.
"If it's too hot outside, you should keep yourself hydrated by drinking a lot of water and avoiding direct contact with the harsh sun. Where as in the rainy season, there is stagnant water all around that one must avoid as these are the breeding grounds for viruses and fungi," she notes. In all seasons, she asserts that one thing is very important. "That is maintaining personal hygiene," she sums up.