Sattu: Patna's Affordable Solution to Beat the Heatwave
Bihar heatwave: Sattu emerges as Patna's go-to affordable cooler
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As a severe heatwave grips Patna, Bihar, residents are turning to Sattu, a traditional drink made from roasted gram flour, as an affordable and effective way to cool down. With temperatures soaring around 45 degrees Celsius, Sattu stalls are bustling with customers seeking relief from the heat.
- 01Sattu is priced at ₹15 per glass and is made with RO water, making it an affordable option for residents.
- 02Vendor Sudheer Kumar reports serving around 500 customers daily, with numbers increasing on weekdays.
- 03Local residents describe Sattu as beneficial for health, likening its effects to glucose in maintaining energy and hydration.
- 04The drink is praised for cooling the stomach and providing stamina for outdoor work in extreme temperatures.
- 05Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities during the heatwave, with Sattu being a recommended hydration option.
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In the face of a severe heatwave in Patna, Bihar, where temperatures are consistently reaching 45 degrees Celsius, residents are increasingly opting for Sattu, a traditional drink made from roasted gram flour. Unlike expensive soft drinks, Sattu offers an affordable and effective way to cool down, with stalls across the city seeing heavy foot traffic. Vendor Sudheer Kumar reports serving around 500 customers daily, especially during the summer months. Customers appreciate Sattu for its cooling properties and energy-boosting benefits, often comparing it to glucose. It is priced at ₹15 per glass and made with RO water, making it accessible to many. Local residents emphasize the importance of hydration during this extreme weather, with Sattu being a preferred choice to maintain health and energy levels. They advise limiting outdoor activities when possible, highlighting the necessity of consuming cooling drinks like Sattu to combat heat-related health issues.
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The rising popularity of Sattu provides an affordable hydration option for residents during the heatwave, helping to maintain health and energy levels.
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