Welcome to Mumbai, where the weather has more mood swings than a Bollywood diva. Known for its sweltering heat, suffocating humidity, and relentless rains, Mumbai’s climate is the ultimate test of endurance. If you thought that was enough, throw in a sandstorm for good measure. Yes, you read that right. Sandstorms in Mumbai! The city’s weather is the punchline of a cosmic joke, and Mumbaikars are laughing right along with it. The only sense of relief probably is the funny memes and jokes. Weather Forecast for Mumbai: Hot and Humid Conditions Likely as Thunderstorms to Batter City Towards Evening.

Let’s start with the perennial duo—heat and humidity. Mumbaikars have a love-hate relationship with their city’s oppressive climate. On a typical summer day, the heat can fry an egg on the sidewalk while the humidity ensures you feel like you’re wearing a wet blanket. Stepping out of an air-conditioned room is like walking into an invisible wall of hot, sticky air. It’s the perfect weather for those who enjoy looking like they’ve just finished a marathon after a five-minute walk.

Then comes the monsoon, transforming the city into a water park with none of the fun. The skies open up, and the streets of Mumbai turn into rivers, complete with makeshift boats (usually plastic containers or inflatable toys). The city that never sleeps turns into the city that never dries. Public transport becomes a game of survival, and everyone gets a free foot bath—whether they want it or not. Oh yes, flooding is an annual event that Mumbaikars prepare for like clockwork. The city’s drainage system gets overwhelmed, and roads disappear under murky waters. How To Survive Dust Storm? Tips To Stay Safe in a Sandstorm and Reduce Their Impact on Your Health.

Just when you thought Mumbai’s weather couldn’t get more dramatic, enter the sandstorm. Out of nowhere, the city was recently blanketed in a fine layer of dust, making it look like a scene from a desert movie.  In true Mumbaikar fashion, the city's residents turned to humor to deal with their meteorological misfortunes. Social media is flooded with memes and jokes about Mumbai’s bipolar weather. From comparing the city to a temperamental celebrity to sharing before-and-after photos of themselves drenched in rain, Mumbaikars use humor as their umbrella. Check out some of the best Mumbai weather memes and jokes:

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From unbearable heat and humidity to torrential rains and surprise sandstorms, the city’s climate is as unpredictable as it gets. But Mumbaikars are nothing if not resilient. They tackle each meteorological curveball with a sense of humor, turning to memes and jokes to make light of their soggy, sweaty, and sandy plight. After all, in Mumbai, if you don’t laugh about the weather, you might just cry.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 17, 2024 05:21 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).