THE national amnesia over the seasons and the climate seems to have struck again, with the heat taking us by surprise.

Or perhaps it's because our climate is so changeable that we are shocked when it veers to an extreme.

For the record, it sometimes gets very hot in summer and very cold in winter. So take the experts' advice, use plenty of suntan lotion, drink plenty of water.

And if you feel like complaining, contemplate the depths of November for a while.