GUWAHATI: It is that time of the year again when the mercury starts soaring.
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The temperature hit a season-high of 37.8 degrees Celsius, on April 7.
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This is the first time this year that the maximum temperature reached as high as almost 38 degrees Celsius and it's only the first week of April.
The accompanying humidity reached 61% with the wind blowing at 30-40 km/hr across parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura.
Along with the high temperature, the dust is making it difficult for the people on Guwahati streets.
With the ongoing construction works across the city, dust from the construction materials that lie unattended by the side of the road are blinding the people causing itchiness in the eyes besides respiratory issues.
Time and again, dust and debris, and accompanying pollution have made the residents of the city face a whole lot of problems as far as living their collective lives is concerned.
The poor AQI has been affecting people with respiratory issues, who are out on the road for a prolonged period of time.
With Rongali Bihu celebrations just around the corner, the extreme weather condition is bound to make people struggle in the heat.
According to reports, the temperature in Guwahati is most likely to rise further in the next few days, making the conditions harsher.
A bit of rainfall can be the only respite from the sweltering heat