Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore
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Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore

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For generations, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been the go-to summer refuges for North Indians during the hot summer months. Nearly 215 km away in Shimla, local girl Neha expressed her shock at the heat: “I’ve never felt such heat in Shimla before," as the city recorded a sizzling 31.7 degrees Celsius on May 29, the highest of the season. Video: People use umbrellas to protect themselves from intense heat in Shimla Many hill stations recorded higher maximum daily temperatures than many major Indian cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Bhopal. For instance, Kullu—one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh—recorded a scorching 38.3 degrees Celsius on May 29, outstripping Bengaluru by over four degrees. Manali is hotter than Delhi,more traffic than Delhi,pls don’t come here now,I hate city traffic in hills 😳😁🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/EBUwpqd9ZP — Filmmaker Maneesh May 27, 2024 Climate activist Jai Dhar Gupta said he found a recent trip to his home in Mussoorie unbearable due to vehicular pollution caused by heavy tourist rush.

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