Its the month of July and we have completed over a month of monsoon. Now, monsoon is something which I guess is a phenomenon found in this part of the world only. Who ever else I have talked mostly don't have any clue about it. They are little surprised when they come to know that a country as big as India received rain for only 4 months in a year and it survives on water that is accumulated during this period. If you visit European countries, its pretty usual to receive rain almost every second or third week.
Personally, I was looking forward for this season for many reasons. First of all I have missed Indian rain over last five six years. I don't remember when was the last I was soaked in rain. I remember how I enjoyed driving my bike at as minimum possible speed just so that I will spend more time in rain.
This year, I expereinced the much awaited rainy season resding in Mumbai. Now this is my altogether first ever experience of Mumbai rain. Interesting thing is even the rain this year is pretty different from last couple of years. I haven't one full sunny day since it started pouring on June 03. Mumbai rain is really different. If you are caught in rain, there is no way you can survive without getting wet. What ever mode you use to protect you, an umbrella or a rain coat, nothing works. I was amazed to see the intensity of rain. With in minutes, all low lying areas are coverd in water and creates problems for commuters. All transportation system pretty much comes to halt when the rain is at its fullest.
One interesting thing to look for is the aggresive Arabian sea during the high tide. I am yet to visit one of such places in Mumbai, but if you are in Mumbai and it is raining and it is high tide, I guess visiting such a place like Varali Sea face could be fun. Of course one should be really careful because situation in Mumbai apparently turns from good to not just bad but worst in a few minutes. So, do enjoy monsoon rain and also be careful with health and sudden dangers around.
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2 comments:
good to know you are in Mumbai in Monsoons :) I loved being in Mumbai during rains as well... not talking about the tragic days .. of flood .. but in general ..
DOC in the first instance I was shocked to see the first snap and was eager to compliment you for that .. and yet I will coz you searched and shared a fabulous photograph out there .. looks as if God painted it in grey and white !!
Heard of aggressiveness of sea at Worli and Gate Way, but yet to visit.... I enjoy Mumbai monsoon too, but whn i see my 4yr daughter going to school at 7:30, in pouring rains, i prefer summer...
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