However, medical and police records show little evidence of “mango madness” or any increase in aggression or suicide that is supposed to occur during the wet season, from November to March.
Coinciding with the mango harvest, the dramatic increase in heat andhumidity is rumoured to cause wild behaviour. Theorists blame thephenomenon on everything from the anger of discomfort, to disturbed sleep, or loneliness of those left behind after a mass exodus to cooler areas for the holidays.
If you are moving to the north-west, you need to allow up to 14 days to become completely acclimatised to the heat. Within the first five days, your body starts to make interim changes - control of your cardiovascular function improves, plasma volume increases, heart rate drops and blood flow is prioritised to reach active muscles and the skin surface.
Take care. There is a high risk of heat related illness such as exhaustion or stress during the acclimatisation period. It is essential that you take precautions and pay close attention to your fluid intake. Remember, you may be dehydrated long before you feel sick or uncomfortable.
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