12 Climatic Things That Set The People Of Mumbai And Delhi Apart
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.
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.
3. March
Mumbai
The fear of the summer starts to set in. The desperate hunt for sleeveless clothes begins.
Delhi
Life returns to normalcy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8. August
Mumbai
The city sinks. People wish they had private boats to travel by.
Delhi
The respite continues.
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.
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.
11. November
Mumbai
Yes! Full-sleeved tops are back in fashion!
Delhi
"It's pleasant".
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.