Nearly two weeks into March, searing heat has thrown normal life out of gear in Punalur, one of the hottest places in the State. While the summer is yet to peak, residents say the weather has become extremely unbearable forcing them to stay indoors.
Streets remain more or less deserted for long hours as heat-related incidents are on the rise. IMD had sounded an alert, forecasting an increase of 2 to 3 degree Celsius in maximum temperature in different districts including Kollam on Saturday and Sunday.
As Punalur saw mercury level breaching the 38.7°C mark, the residents are bracing for a blazing summer.
