In mid-May, temperatures are still relatively cool in many parts of the mainland, but in many parts of Uttar Pradesh, India, temperatures soar above 45°C, and even 50°C in some places.
So I am very curious, the penetration rate of air conditioning in India is relatively low, only about 6%, in such an extreme high temperature, how do Indians survive such a high temperature?
Why are there frequent extreme heat in India?
The reason why India frequently has extreme high temperatures has a lot to do with India's geographical location, India is located in the northern hemisphere, close to the equator, because the equator can receive more solar energy, so that the overall temperature in India is relatively high.
The four seasons that we are familiar with do not exist in India and other places close to the equator, although there are also seasons, but there are only two seasons in a year, namely: the rainy season and the dry season.
Due to the climatic distribution and other reasons, the dry season in India is from March to May, and the rainy season is from June to October. From March to May, it is the cooler time in most parts of the continent, but it is the dry season in India, because the rain in the dry season is relatively small, and it absorbs a lot of solar energy, which leads to India in May, it begins to enter the summer in advance, and the temperature of 50 °C appears.
In addition to geographical factors, there are also climatic factors that have led to the exacerbation of high temperatures in India, and because northern and central India is a vast plain, the terrain is relatively flat, and the surrounding area is surrounded by high mountains, which makes northern and central India feel like a huge open "container".
When the tropical monsoon climate arrives, it carries a large amount of hot air, and when this hot air enters the container, it is like the hot air discharged by the air conditioner that cannot get out of the room, and it is enriched, further sharpening the hot temperature.
In addition to the above two points, there is another important factor, and that is that India is densely populated with dense buildings. In addition, the more densely populated areas have a higher coverage rate of cement, and the concrete floor absorbs more heat than the grass and dirt floor.
Coupled with vehicle emissions and other reasons, some cities in India have become a huge "heat island", forming a heat island effect and further pushing up temperatures.
The combination of several factors makes it not surprising that India, a South Asian country, has extremely high temperatures every summer and temperatures of 50°C.
How do Indians survive such heat without air conditioning?
We all have this feeling, when the temperature reaches more than 30°C, it feels hot, and after a little activity, we will sweat.
And when the temperature reaches more than 40°C, at this time, you will feel dizzy, let alone active, just do nothing, you will sweat all over when you sit, and you can't stay outdoors at all.
And when the temperature reaches 50°C, or higher, this is more than many people think, because many people will never encounter such high temperatures in their lifetime.
When the temperature reaches 40°C or higher, it feels like it is difficult to spend a moment without air conditioning, let alone 50°C.
Then, the penetration rate of air conditioning in India is only 6%, that is to say, in 100 people, only 6 people can enjoy the coolness brought by air conditioning in summer, and for the vast majority of other people, there is no air conditioning in the summer high temperature of 50 °C.
So what exactly is different about the bodies of Indians, aren't they afraid of heat? And how do you survive the 50°C heat?
In fact, a small number of people in India are unable to survive this extremely hot weather, because it can be seen from the news that dozens or more than 100 people in India are killed by heat every year because of the hot weather.
And for most Indians, finding a way to adapt to their survival experience in a hot environment.
Traditional Indian architecture makes full use of natural wind and shades, and the building materials are usually white or light-colored materials to reduce heat absorption.
In many villages in India, a tall shed is built to cool off during the day, if possible.
In addition, although the temperature is hot, there are always cool places, such as under large trees, or by the water in the shade, which are good places to cool off, and these are places where Indians tend to gather in the summer.
On the other hand, in the hot summer time, it has also changed the work and rest habits of Indians, generally during the day or at noon, when it is the hottest, reduce the time to go out, and choose to carry out activities in the early morning or evening, when the temperature is cooler, and it is also the best time for summer activities.
In addition to these, one of the secrets of Indians surviving extreme heat is "water", which they simply use to the extreme.
First of all, in the summer, because the body sweats a lot in order to cool down, and these sweats take away a lot of water in the body, in order to cool the body, Indians will drink a lot of water in the hot summer.
In addition, if conditions permit, Indians will find a large vat, fill this vat with water, and then soak the person in the water, which can also withstand the heat.
In addition to these, the Indians also thought of a way to make an air conditioner, although there was no air conditioner. This kind of earthen air conditioner is a combination of a fan and water.
They put a fan in a box and used wet straw on the periphery of the box, or they used water circulation to take away the heat, so that the water vapor was used to further cool down, which was very effective.
Although it is not possible to reduce the temperature to a suitable temperature compared with air conditioners, this kind of soil air conditioner in India can generally reduce the indoor temperature by 5-6 °C, and some well-made earth air conditioners can even reduce the indoor temperature by about 10 °C.
As can be seen from some of the above methods, Indians have adapted to the hot weather due to their long stay in a hot environment. And under the long-term scorching with hot weather, it has also evolved a unique set of survival wisdom, and will use all the resources available around it to cool down.
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