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A temperature of 40 degrees Celsius is no joke, yet the cicadas are chirping joyfully, as if singing praises for this scorching summer. The moment you step away from the air conditioning, you are instantly drenched in sweat, with beads rolling down your forehead, soaking your clothes, and the sticky sensation makes you frown. Under the blazing sun, even the air seems to be trembling, as waves of heat come one after another, making you feel like you’re in a giant oven.
People retreat indoors to enjoy the cool air brought by air conditioning, making the outside world seem distant. There are only a few pedestrians on the streets, with a few cars slowly driving by, stirring up hot gusts of wind. In the shade of the park, a few elderly folks sit on benches, fanning themselves, occasionally looking up at the sky in hopes of spotting signs of clouds.
This intense heat is not only unbearable for people but also dries up the land. The grass on the lawns curls up and turns yellow, and the flowers in the flowerbeds droop, seemingly yearning for a refreshing rain. Rainwater not only brings coolness but also moistens the thirsty land, reviving everything.
People silently wish for a downpour to arrive soon, to wash away the accumulated heat of the past few days, bringing a moment of coolness and tranquility. Only under the cleansing rain can this scorching heat be temporarily alleviated, allowing people to catch their breath and once again appreciate the beauty of summer.
