How the Weather Has Changed Since the 90s

I was born in 1990, and I vividly remember how different the weather was back then compared to today. The seasons were more distinct and predictable. We had a few scorching hot months with bright, almost blinding sunlight. It wasn’t unusual to go days without rain, but when it did rain, it wasn’t always accompanied by thunderstorms. Then there were the rainy months—my favorite. It would rain almost every day, like clockwork, at the same time. When it wasn’t raining, the sun would shine beautifully, painting everything in warm, golden hues. Those rainy days brought cooler nights, though the temperature rarely dropped below 28°C. I used to love that balance—the sunny mornings, the medium rain in the evenings, and the refreshing coolness at night.

I used to complain about the hot days, but I always found a silver lining. I’d remind myself how convenient it was not having to carry an umbrella everywhere, and I’d look forward to the refreshing shower waiting for me at home. On rainy days, I’d shift my perspective and appreciate the cooler, less sweaty weather. No matter the season, I tried to find something to be grateful for—it was my way of making peace with the ever-changing skies.

Fast forward to 2024, and everything feels different. For days on end, the sky is a dull, oppressive grey. Thunderstorms are no longer occasional—they’re daily occurrences. It’s not just the rain but the intensity of it that’s unsettling. Sometimes, the sky becomes so dark during the day that it feels like nighttime. Floods, once a rarity, are now common. Highways are submerged, residential areas are inundated, and life feels disrupted in a way it didn’t before.

I wanted to share my own observations—because it’s not just about the science of climate change; it’s about how it feels to live through these changes and see the world around us transform in ways we never imagined.