Dry Season : Sweltering Days, Chilly Nights Grace Yaounde ...

In Yaounde, the day is off to a sunny start, with the sun's rays already radiating high above the horizon at about 5:30 a.m., heralding a day of intense sunshine. The partly cloudy sky, laced with dust, is a testament to the fierce sunlight. Climate experts attribute this to the ongoing dry season, which is set to continue in the entire Centre, East, and South Regions of the country from December 21 to 30, with isolated instances of sporadic rainfall expected in certain areas. 
Consequently, the Capital City is experiencing a climatic period marked by sweltering days and chilly nights, with temperatures fluctuating between 21°C and 34°C, according to data from the National Observatory on Climate Change (NOCC).  The sun is beating down relentlessly in all the nooks and crannies of the town of Yaounde, rendering the heat almost unbearable. As people struggle to navigate the streets, some have resorted to using umbrellas as a makeshift shield from the intense sunlight, while others wear face masks to protect themselves from the choking dust that fills the air. The discomfort of mask in a hot climate is their dilemma.
Despite of the uncomfortably hot, accompanied by high humidity, many inhabitants are going about their daily business, driven by the numerous year-end activities that cannot be postponed.  It is a testament to their resilience that they can brave the unforgiving sun, undeterred by the discomfort it brings. Martine A. is a resilient trader who operates in the Etoug-Ebe neighbourhood of Yaounde. Despite the unforgiving weather conditions, she has not allowed herself to be discouraged from pursuing her daily business activities. On the contrary, Martine has taken proactive steps to mitigate the impact of the sweltering heat and dust-laden air. She has carefully covered her merchandise with transparent plastic sheeting to prevent it from getting spoiled by the pervasive dust. Additionally, she has donned a face mask to shield herself from inhaling the dust particles and has wrapped he...