More on the seasons again. I hope you will agree with me when I say that there are only three seasons in Mumbai. Summer, Rains and Winter. The most amusing part is the order in which they come.
Winter- (December, January, February)
Summer-( March, April, May)
Rains-(June, July, August, September) and again
Summer-(October, November)
The 'October Heat' justifies my selection as October being called a summer month. And yes, I do not remember November being even close to cool, forget about the chill. So November for me is summer in mumbai. The city has a really depressing weather pattern. 10 years ago, I would have agreed if someone said Mumbai has a pleasant weather. Also, November was cold then. But now it is sickening. May be it is a consequence of global warming, it gets sweltering hot during the months that I have mentioned as summer.
Can I miss out the rains? In third standard, it was somewhat compulsory for ones favourite season to be the rainy season. Why? That's because you can fill an extra page. Hot Pakodas, Greenery all around, Puddles, Paper Boats in the puddles. Come to think of it now, who would enjoy pakodas with one family member stuck in Bandra and other just outside the building unable to cross into the society main gate. Greenery? Branches are scattered all across the roads because of heavy winds. Some were brought down by the lightning. Puddles have turned into pools and rivers. Talking about paper boats, the municipal corporation wants the navy to help in the rescue operations. The situation is really bad. There is no point wearing raincoats and carrying umbrellas, we get soaked anyways. So my advice is to just carry minimum baggage during the rains, you will get wet anyhow.
It is so gloomy during the rains. No sunshine for weeks together. But then you cannot keep complaining, life goes on and things have to be accepted. I try to find out ways to keep myself busy during these months. Firstly, ensure that you have your computer in a good condition. Have an UPS connected as voltage fluctuations are common during these times .See to it that your Internet is connected, it helps to pass time constructively while at home. Remove the broadband wire when it is lightning outside, this prevents your LAN card from getting damaged.Secondly, keep track of the sporting events around the world. This is the time for major football competitions like the world cup and euro. If you are lucky, then there may also be a cricket world cup but it depends upon where it is being held. The French Open and the Wimbledon Open takes place while it rains in mumbai. So the busy sporting calender will prevent you from slipping into depression during these months.
The winters in mumbai are my personal favourites. They are never harsh here. Yes, it was bititng cold this February.The city witnessed some record low temperatures but I enjoyed it. It was sunshine at 12 noon,but I was not sweating. It was very pleasant as it has always been during the winter months here. So, winters are the right time for pakodas and dal khichdi for me. As far as paper boats are concerned, I never had a liking for them.
Winter- (December, January, February)
Summer-( March, April, May)
Rains-(June, July, August, September) and again
Summer-(October, November)
The 'October Heat' justifies my selection as October being called a summer month. And yes, I do not remember November being even close to cool, forget about the chill. So November for me is summer in mumbai. The city has a really depressing weather pattern. 10 years ago, I would have agreed if someone said Mumbai has a pleasant weather. Also, November was cold then. But now it is sickening. May be it is a consequence of global warming, it gets sweltering hot during the months that I have mentioned as summer.
Can I miss out the rains? In third standard, it was somewhat compulsory for ones favourite season to be the rainy season. Why? That's because you can fill an extra page. Hot Pakodas, Greenery all around, Puddles, Paper Boats in the puddles. Come to think of it now, who would enjoy pakodas with one family member stuck in Bandra and other just outside the building unable to cross into the society main gate. Greenery? Branches are scattered all across the roads because of heavy winds. Some were brought down by the lightning. Puddles have turned into pools and rivers. Talking about paper boats, the municipal corporation wants the navy to help in the rescue operations. The situation is really bad. There is no point wearing raincoats and carrying umbrellas, we get soaked anyways. So my advice is to just carry minimum baggage during the rains, you will get wet anyhow.
It is so gloomy during the rains. No sunshine for weeks together. But then you cannot keep complaining, life goes on and things have to be accepted. I try to find out ways to keep myself busy during these months. Firstly, ensure that you have your computer in a good condition. Have an UPS connected as voltage fluctuations are common during these times .See to it that your Internet is connected, it helps to pass time constructively while at home. Remove the broadband wire when it is lightning outside, this prevents your LAN card from getting damaged.Secondly, keep track of the sporting events around the world. This is the time for major football competitions like the world cup and euro. If you are lucky, then there may also be a cricket world cup but it depends upon where it is being held. The French Open and the Wimbledon Open takes place while it rains in mumbai. So the busy sporting calender will prevent you from slipping into depression during these months.
The winters in mumbai are my personal favourites. They are never harsh here. Yes, it was bititng cold this February.The city witnessed some record low temperatures but I enjoyed it. It was sunshine at 12 noon,but I was not sweating. It was very pleasant as it has always been during the winter months here. So, winters are the right time for pakodas and dal khichdi for me. As far as paper boats are concerned, I never had a liking for them.
1 comment:
Ya...man winters r best in bombay ....... and harsh winters surely awaiting you !!!!!
Add in some of our memorable college years
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