Heatwave at 26 Degrees? UK's Warning Has Indians Scratching Their Heads, 'This is My AC Temperature'

With Indian summers easily topping 40 degrees Celsius, the heat tolerance of Desis is naturally quite high. Whether it’s Delhi’s blazing heat or Mumbai’s muggy weather, these peak months are anything but pleasant. Meanwhile, the UK has issued a heatwave warning at a temperature that has left the internet in stitches. The reason? It’s not really that high—just very, very normal by Indian standards!

Indeed, news of several UK cities sounding the alarm at a mere 26 degrees Celsius has Indians rolling on the floor laughing. Their signature humor was on full display when the daily tabloid ‘The Mirror’ posted about it on ‘X’. Desis couldn’t resist spicing things up with their witty retorts.

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“That is just two degrees above than default Air Condition setting in India. A pleasant weather it seems,” quipped one user. Another chimed in, “Mumbaikars call it winter.” A third added, “Delhites surviving in it’s double in summer and 26 in winter, weak people.” A fourth joined in, Rajasthanis will enjoy even more there.”

However, some pointed out that India’s summer can’t be compared to the UK’s. “Bro our homes are insulated in uk, and there are no ceiling fans or ac in the homes. I am telling you that if it goes beyond 25 degrees, it’s almost difficult to sleep at night,” one user explained. Another added, “26 degrees in the UK feels more like 40-42 degrees. It’s not comparable to Mumbai’s weather.”

Notably, there are several key differences between the summers of India and the UK. Indian summers often exceed 40°C (104°F), while UK summers rarely go above 30°C (86°F). Coastal areas in India experience high humidity, while the UK’s humidity is generally lower. The Indian monsoon season brings heavy rains and high humidity, a phenomenon not seen in the UK. The duration and intensity of the Indian summer, from March to June, surpass the UK’s shorter and milder summer from June to August. India’s geographical diversity leads to varied summer experiences, unlike the UK’s more uniform climate.

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Lastly, India is well-adapted to extreme heat with suitable infrastructure and cultural practices, whereas the UK often struggles during heatwaves due to less adaptation. These differences underscore why the summer climates of India and the UK are not directly comparable, each presenting unique challenges and experiences.