Sultry weather leaves Prayagraj sapped, relief likely in coming days
Prayagraj: There was no respite from sultry weather for denizens of Sangam City on Sunday. Even as isolated clouds appeared in the sky early Sunday, most of the day was scorchingly hot as the maximum temperature settled at 40 degrees Celsius.
However, the Met Department has predicted arrival of rain or thunderstorms with strong gusty winds in the coming days.
Despite it being a holiday on Sunday, the sultry weather forced people to stay indoors.
Majority of streets and parks wore a deserted look.
However, the weather situation proved advantageous for vendors of soft drinks and roadside juice stalls, as people queued up seeking relief from the heat.
"My sales increased significantly in recent days, particularly during evening hours, due to high demand for soft drinks and fruit juice," said Manav, who owns a shop in Rajapur locality.
Additionally, irregular power cuts further increased the discomfort of residents.
Meanwhile, hospitals and private clinics of doctors witnessed a rise in the number of patients complaining of heat-related ailments. Doctors have appealed to denizens to opt for preventive measures to protect themselves from the scorching sun.
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