De ce plouă aproape mereu de Sfântul Ilie? Explicația din bătrâni pentru furtunile violente din iulie

Saint Elijah is celebrated on July 20, recognized as the master of thunder and rain in Romanian folklore. His association with storms and droughts is rooted in biblical stories, particularly in the Old Testament. The day is traditionally marked by avoiding work to prevent angering the saint. Scientifically, July's weather instability is explained by rising warm air meeting cooler air, leading to thunderstorms. For farmers, rain during this period is crucial for crops, making Saint Elijah a protector of harvests.