Indian pop culture and literature often leverage the summer setting to heightens romantic stakes through specific narrative devices:

: Studies show a correlation between extreme heat and a rise in domestic friction. In India, a 1∘C1 raised to the composed with power cap C

: Research indicates that rising temperatures are linked to increased levels of irritability (41%) , stress (33%) , and sleep disruptions (32%) . This "heat anxiety" can lead to shorter fuses in long-term relationships.