What people in Burhanpur are saying

“In Uttar Pradesh, Dussehri and Langda mangoes are quite famous. Among these, Dussehri mangoes are particularly loved by people. Dussehri mangoes are very tasty and delicious. Everyone likes Dussehri mangoes. While Langda mangoes are also liked, Dussehri are preferred more. People truly enjoy eating mangoes. They taste excellent with meals and even on their own. The quality of mangoes in the market is improving; previously, the quality was a bit lower, but now good quality and ripe mangoes are available. The prices of mangoes have also decreased compared to before, and they are now easily found everywhere. There's a slight availability issue at the very beginning of the season, but now they are easily available.”

“Oh brother, this year the summer has been extremely hot. It used to be difficult to go out of the house during the day. In the afternoon, it felt like fire was raining on the streets. Even the fan often threw hot air, and it became difficult to sit without a cooler or AC. If the power went out, the trouble would increase even more. To protect ourselves from the heat, we drink as much water as possible, and consume things like lemonade, buttermilk, and ORS so that there is no water deficiency in the body. We only go out in the afternoon if it's very necessary, otherwise, we stay indoors. We wear light cotton clothes and try to go out in the sun less often. At night, sitting on the roof or in an open space provides some relief. In our opinion, this year's summer has been hotter than in several past years. It also affected the work of many people, especially those who work outdoors. We hope that the weather will normalize a bit in the coming time and we will get relief from such intense heat.”

“Mangoes are available in our area at very cheap and low prices. The quality of mangoes is also quite good. Earlier, chemically ripened mangoes used to come to the market and were not good for health, as well as being costly. Now, the mangoes that are coming are directly ripened from the tree and are healthy. They are easily available. Mangoes are also used with food. A food platter feels incomplete without mangoes. Three types of mangoes are coming here: Dashahri mango, Safeda, and Langda mango. Among them, Dashahri mango is the sweetest and best, which is also called the king of mangoes. Naturally ripened mangoes have good quality, which are less available, while chemical ones come in big amounts.”

“Yes, we too have been affected by the rising prices of gas and oil. Earlier, household expenses somehow managed, but now it's difficult to manage the budget every month. With gas cylinders becoming expensive, we use them very carefully. We try to use less gas and cook food quickly. With petrol-diesel becoming expensive, the cost of commuting to farms, markets, and jobs has also increased. Many people are now using shared vehicles or public transport to save some money. The impact of inflation is directly affecting family savings. We want the government and concerned departments to find a good solution as soon as possible, so that the lives of common people can become a little easier.”

“Here in the market, many varieties of mangoes come, which are very different, such as Dussehri, Safeda, Chausa, and Langda mangoes. Each mango has its own distinct taste, which is preferred differently by everyone; some like Dussehri mango, some like Safeda. Among mangoes, Dussehri is the king, mostly liked by everyone. After eating mango, there's a unique pleasure. We make juice from mangoes, which is very delicious. Now mangoes are available at very low prices; earlier, prices were higher. Now the quality of mangoes is also good; chemical-free mangoes are coming into the market.”

“For us, the biggest problem this year was more about power cuts than the heat. When the temperature rose very high, often there was no electricity for hours. Fans, coolers, everything would stop, and it became difficult to sit inside the house. Even at night, we couldn't sleep properly, which caused problems in working the next day. To escape the heat, we kept drinking water repeatedly, used wet towels, and stayed in the shade as much as possible. But due to lack of electricity, children, the elderly, and sick people faced the most difficulty. Many times, the water supply was also affected, which further increased the problems. We feel that along with increasing heat, it is very important for the electricity system to be strengthened. If there is continuous electricity, people can get relief from the heat and daily life can become a bit easier.”

“This time, the heat has broken all old records. There's a lot of hot wind blowing here and the sun is so intense that it's become difficult to leave the house. My experience has been exhausting. Working in the heat and going out somewhere is very difficult, and in the summer, electricity often goes out due to storms. As soon as the power goes out, half the work stops, and fans don't run. Farms need water, and due to power outages, they don't get it on time. Many diseases occur in summer. People fall ill due to the sun, and because of the intense heat, they can't even go to the hospital. Animals also remain sick and don't eat properly.”

“The supply of LPG here is running fine, we have not faced any shortage. The rising price of fuel has affected every person, its effect is visible to everyone. With the increase in petrol prices, travel and transportation have become expensive. This has also affected things. I have felt that people have become more cautious with the increase in petrol prices.”