RISING HUMIDITY LEVEL MAKES THINGS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR CHENNAI RESIDENTS

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has started providing temperature and humidity forecasts to advise citizens about the impact of heat stress and tips to treat persons affected by sunstroke.

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Residents across the city are struggling to cope with stifling afternoons and a surge in humidity that’s turning daily work into exhausting ordeals. Meteorologists noted that sea breeze, a source of relief from peaking temperature, brings in moisture and increases humidity level in coastal belt.

Sixty-five-year-old Anbumani Mohan, a Mogappair resident, has chosen to remain indoors since the start of this month to escape heat stress. “I have switched to evening walks after 6 p.m. instead of my morning walks as the sun is up early. Staying at home is difficult in sultry weather. I have no choice but to be in air-conditioned room, despite spiralling electricity bills,” she said.