Even before the Lok Sabha election dates are announced, the rising summer temperature is set to send the mercury up in the political barometer across Kerala, exposing the people and politicians to the vagaries of the climate across the southernmost State on the western coast.
February and the first half of March have been scorching for the most part, with summer rains staying away from the State. Further, the sun is likely to show no mercy on the State at least for the remaining period of this month as per the predictions from the Met office.
More than the commoners on the street, who have already learnt to cope with the rising heat, politicians and campaign managers will really have to sweat out to stay healthy and hydrated while going out to win the hearts of people.
