The Summer of 2024 has been nothing short of a wonder. Mercury has risen in both natural and political environments. The temperature rise of as much as 52 degrees Celsius has made survival difficult for people around India and the world. Whereas the Indian political environment has got nasty with political parties lashing out against each other to grab eyeballs.
The sporting arena was not there to be left behind either. The IPL saga was one breathtaking affair that lasted for the usual two months, keeping cricket lovers intrigued by the turn of events. Let’s witness the summer of 2024 drama in this blog.
The Summer of 2024 Began with the IPL Drama
Mark the date – March 22, 2024. The 17th Edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) began with the title holders of the 2023 Edition Chennai Super Kings (CSK) winning against the star-studded Royal Challenges Bangalore (RCB) outfit. CSK was going smoothly and so were the Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the half stage. It seemed these four would easily qualify for the playoffs.
But then came the twist as CSK began losing games as sides like RCB and Delhi Capitals rose from the ashes to stun teams in IPL 2024. The same was the case for Rajasthan Royals as they could not win any of their games in May barring the victory against RCB in the eliminator round.
The result of these twists and turns made everyone’s favourite CSK out of the playoff race as RCB registered a thrilling victory over the former at home.
However, as they say, the best team always walks away with honour. This time, it was Kolkata Knight Riders lifting the IPL for the third time, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final at Chennai.
The Country’s Election Dynamics Remain on a High Fever Pitch
As soon as India decided to vote on April 19, 2024, things started getting nasty as well as entertaining in the political field. Be it the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi or Mamta Banerjee, each one of them made rally after rally and gave long and entertaining speeches to intrigue the crowd assembled at those rallies and the ones who heard on television. From polarisation politics to secular ideologies, everything was on display.
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal before the election further turned on the heat in the political circuit. His subsequent release on bail and the alleged alterations between Aam Aadmi Party member Swati Maliwal and the BJP made headlines. We are sitting close to witnessing the result of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Mercury Rises Past 52 Degrees, Everyone Seems to be Running for Cover
As the Summer of 2024 advanced to May, things started getting ominous for people. Mercury levels rose appreciably to go past 50 degrees Celsius, causing health issues such as dehydration, dizziness and even deaths. Water is drying fast owing to the blazing sun and the excruciating heat rays emanating from the same. The need for hydrated drinks has gone up manifolds during the summer of 2024. Suddenly, social media is abuzz with tips for water conservation, plantation and other tips necessary to implement to deal with the summer of 2024.
Wrapping Up
The Summer of 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride for political parties, the general public and even sports persons with a sudden turn of events. It reminds us that life is far from being a straight line. It’s important to be flexible, hope for the best, and have alternate plans when plan A fails. We at zarooribaathai.in keep sharing insights on matter that matter. Do visit us for the same.
