12 Climatic Things That Set The People Of Mumbai And Delhi Apart

Rutu Ladage
Rutu Ladage
Updated on Jun 13, 2015, 18:00 IST-10.8 K Shares
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The monsoons have already reached Mumbai's shores. And while Mumbaikars are gorging on kanda-bhajis with cutting chai, poor Delhiites continue to swelter.

This is what the Delhi-Mumbai fight perhaps boils down to. The weather in both cities is so different, there are arguments between Mumbaikars and Delhites as to which is worse. While Mumbai is the butt of all winter jokes, Delhi's summers are dreaded by even the Europeans. But then Mumbai wins the monsoons hands down.

See?

So we decided to break it down for you. Take a look at the reactions of Mumbaikars and Delhites in each month of the year. Go ahead, enjoy a laugh!

1. January

Mumbai

Ensconced in a shrug, people strut around in boots despite sweaty armpits. After all, this is the only time they can flaunt their woolies. The temperature inside office is lower than the temperature outside.

Delhi

Layers upon layers of sweaters, mufflers, shawls and people still continue to shiver. Stepping out forms the worst of challenges in Truth and Dare. Chai and hot soups continue promoting sanity.

Januray

2. February

Mumbai

Time to flaunt all those sexy tank tops and shorts. Soak up the sun and enjoy!

Delhi

Delhiites finally come out of hibernation and life returns to normalcy. They can walk the streets unaided, and actually see colours other than the white of the fog.

February

3. March

Mumbai

The fear of the summer starts to set in. The desperate hunt for sleeveless clothes begins.

Delhi

Life returns to normalcy.

March

4. April

Mumbai

Rivulets of sweat start to flow. The panic begins to set in. "May me kya hoga" is heard everywhere.

Delhi

The heat starts to crank up and you can see/hear stories of someone fainting every other day. Hardcore investment in full-length cotton wear and cotton scarves begins.

April

5. May

Mumbai

There is a sea, no, ocean of sweat. Mumbaikars wish they could permanently live in bikinis. And they crib about how tanning is not a fad in India because everyone is permanently tanned. 

Delhi

People contemplate shutting themselves off in the refrigerator and never coming out. There's no scope for tanning. The part of your body the sun touches seems to burn and peel off.

May

6. June

Mumbai

Statuses about the first rain, chai and pakoda, and romance begin filtering in. There is a slight respite from the heat. You now do not know whether you are drenched with sweat or rain water.

Delhi

The sun continues to sap the energy out of every daredevil who steps out of the shade.

June

7. July

Mumbai

The monsoon fashion season begins with colourful raincoats, gumboots and fancy umbrellas. Chappals are acceptable in office as are three-fourths. Despite all measures, you invariably reach office drenched everyday.

Delhi

The rains continue in full swing and there are oohs and aahs of relief from the heat.

July

8. August

Mumbai

The city sinks. People wish they had private boats to travel by.

Delhi

The respite continues.

August

9. September

Mumbai

Tired of the muck, statuses of "rains, go away" now filter in. People can be found huddled in corners and under shop awnings with each sporadic shower.

Delhi

The rains have started to recede and the fear of the October heat sets in.

September

10. October

Mumbai

Once again, Mumbaikars drown in sweat. But this time, there are hopes of winter, or rather, the temperatures dipping as low as 22 degrees Celsius!

Delhi

Revisit May.

October

11. November

Mumbai

Yes! Full-sleeved tops are back in fashion!

Delhi

"It's pleasant".

November

12. December

Mumbai

It's so cold! How do people survive in Delhi?

Delhi

Warm clothes out of closets, bonfires at every nukkad and the true winter chill sets in. This is also when the Mumbai jokes begin and the Delhi-Mumbai fight starts afresh.

December

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

An adventure lover and philosopher, her affair with words began at a young age. You can find her scribbling away at all odd hours of the day (and night) and if not with her head buried deep inside a book, she is generally romancing nature or ambling along through the maze of Indian streets. A carefree soul, she truly believes happiness lies within.

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