Kapadia also suggested that it would be good to stay hydrated and carry a cap and sunglasses when outdoors to avoid the risk of heat stroke.
The city will continue to sizzle in the scorching summer heat as Mumbaikars step out of their homes to cast their votes today. No significant drop in temperatures will be witnessed while humidity level will remain high, weathermen have predicted.
Rajesh Kapadia who runs the vagaries of weather blog said that the maximum temperatures would hover around 35 to 36 °C on Monday. "While the real feel temperature could be around 38 to 39 °C, the humidity level is likely to be very high, causing discomfort to citizens," he said adding that Mumbaikars are known to brave all kinds of weather and the heat should be no excuse to skip voting.
Kapadia also suggested that it would be good to stay hydrated and carry a cap and sunglasses when outdoors to avoid the risk of heat stroke.
On Sunday the maximum temperature of the city was 35.5 °C while the minimum was recorded at 28.1 °C.
"Last few days had been extremely hot and humid. It will be very difficult to stand in long queues, under the scorching sun. I, along with my family, have planned to cast our vote early in the morning to avoid the heat," said Naresh Mehta, a resident of Borivali.
Meanwhile, political leaders too are worried that the hot humid afternoon could be a deterrent for many people to go out and vote in the afternoon. "Through social media, we are asking the voters to start the day early. We are in touch with resident groups who are urging citizens from their area to brave the heat and step out to vote," said a political leader from Kandivali adding, they are also making transportation arrangements in some areas to ferry people especially during the afternoon.
"Voting percentage between 12 pm and 3 pm during summers usually witnesses a drop due to scorching heat. People start lining up before poll booths again by 4 pm. We will use this 'period' to urge more and more people to go out and vote through our various WhatsApp groups," said social activist Gopal Jhaveri.
FORECAST
- No significant drop in temperatures will be witnessed while humidity level will remain high, weathermen have predicted
- Experts suggest to stay hydrated and carry a cap and sunglasses when outdoors to avoid the risk of heat stroke
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