Demand for cooling devices increases due to heat wave in France, people make fun of heat in India

Severe heat wave in Europe

New Delhi. At present Europe is facing a severe heat wave. The temperature in Paris has reached 41 degrees Celsius, which is 17 degrees above normal. Due to this situation there has been a huge increase in the sales of ACs, coolers and fans. A major hypermarket chain reported that 30,000 cooling units were sold in a single day. Online sales have also seen significant growth. It is noteworthy that since 1947, this is considered to be the hottest month of June. More than 230 people have died in Spain, Germany, France and Italy, with the highest number of deaths at 200 in Spain.

People stand in a long queue outside a supermarket in Chambly-le-Tour, France, before the shop opens. The situation here has become quite stressful for ACs, coolers and fans. In the video going viral on social media, Indian people are seen laughing at this. At the same time, in North India the temperature has reached 51 degrees Celsius, but no one here seems worried. Indian people are spending leisurely time drinking tea in the sun.

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Shocking video from Chambéry, France

France is currently under the influence of dangerous weather patterns called ‘Omega Block’ and ‘Heat Dome’. Due to this, the temperature from Paris to Chambéry has reached between 35°C to 40.9°C. This temperature is like a big disaster for European countries, because there is lack of coolers and ACs in the houses there.

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As soon as the doors of a big mall in Chambéry opened, dozens of people, troubled by the heat, ran like mad. It is clearly visible in the video that people are pouncing on the AC and cooling fans, as if this is their last chance. The staff remained a mute spectator amid the pushing and abuse. In view of this situation, the French government has declared a medical emergency, banned alcohol and had to close more than 13,000 schools.

Effect of heat and reaction of Indians

Why is this happening?

From a scientific point of view, the infrastructure of France and other European countries is designed only for cold weather. The walls there trap the heat inside. When the temperature suddenly crosses 35 degrees, houses become ‘tandoors’. Indians, on the other hand, have a body and lifestyle adapted to tolerate temperatures of 45+ degrees Celsius.

While the people of France are suffering from the heat at this time, Indian memers are joking that they should start exporting coolers and ORS to France, which will bring good profits. Although it is a joke, but rising temperature is a matter of concern for all countries and it is an alarm bell for the environment, which we have to take seriously.