4 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Hello.”
In your area, citizens are grappling with several pressing issues, including persistent LPG shortages ⛽ causing significant inconvenience and reliance on alternative cooking methods. There's widespread concern over rising fuel costs 💸, leading many to adjust commuting habits and reduce energy consumption. The extreme summer heat 🔥 is also a major challenge, exacerbated by power outages, making daily life and travel difficult. Furthermore, residents are noting a decline in the quality of local produce, such as mangoes, coupled with higher prices, impacting purchasing decisions.
“Response 1 – Sourabh "I live in Aundh. In our area, the most popular mango varieties are Hapus and Kesar. This season the quality is average. I bought some from the Sunday market two weeks ago. Some were sweet but many were fibrous. Last year I bought a full crate and everyone liked them. This year prices are high, so I am buying less." Response 2 – Madhavi "I live in Kothrud and have a 9-5 job. In our area, Hapus and Kesar are the most popular. This season the quality is not very good. I buy mangoes after work from the shop near my society. Last week they were fibrous so I had to add extra sugar in aamras. Prices are higher this year." Response 3 – Abhishek "I live in Yerwada and work night shift at the airport mall. Here Hapus and Kesar are very popular. This season mangoes are not that good. I buy them in the evening before work. Last week they tasted sour. My wife made pickle instead of eating fresh. We are buying less because of high price."”
“Response 1 – Sourabh"Yes, we had LPG shortage last month. Had to wait extra days for the cylinder. For fuel costs, I use company cab more and bike less. I also use electric stove for tea and small cooking."Response 2 – Madhavi"We faced LPG shortage. Had to order food from outside for two days. For rising fuel costs, I share auto to office and reduced AC use at home. Everything is expensive now."Response 3 – Abhishek"Yes, LPG was delayed many days. My mum had trouble cooking. For fuel costs, I use bike less and take public trasport. We are cooking simpler food to save gas."”
“Response 1 – Sourabh "I live in Aundh. This summer is very hot. Even mornings feel like an oven. I feel tired by afternoon at work. One day the power went off and it was unbearable. To deal with the heat, I drink lots of water and buttermilk. I stay inside with AC and go out only early morning or evening." Response 2 – Madhavi "I live in Kothrud and have a 9-5 job. This summer is extremely hot. Travelling to office is very difficult. I feel sweaty and tired all the time. To deal with the heat, I carry water bottle, wear cotton clothes, and take cold showers after work. I also eat more watermelon and cucumber." Response 3 – Abhishek "I live in Yerwada and work night shift. This summer is very bad. Daytime sleeping is hard because of the heat. I get headaches often. To deal with it, I use a cooler, put wet cloth on head, and drink lots of cold water at work. I take breaks in AC areas of the mall."”
