PHOTOS: Pune Kids Take To Canal Swimming To Beat Summer Heat

By: Aakash Singh | April 01, 2024

Due to the scorching summer sun, children in Pune are finding relief by swimming in the canals

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This year, the summer seems particularly intense, with temperatures already soaring to 40 degrees Celsius

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Akshay, one of the children, expressed, "My 10th Std exams just ended, so I have plenty of time to enjoy."

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Sumit, Akshay's friend, added, "It's very difficult to play cricket or football in this hot sun. So, swimming seems to be the only option left."

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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heatwave-like conditions in Pune and its surrounding regions

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The nights are also expected to be warm and stifling due to cloud cover, which traps heat close to the ground

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The IMD has advised people to take ample precautions against the heat, including staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun

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