Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Apr 8: After days of sweltering heat, people in the city were in for a pleasant surprise as clouds finally opened up and cooled the earth with refreshing rain on Tuesday April 8 evening.
Though the increasing temperature over the last few days had the city hoping for rain, it caught everyone by surprise when the skies darkened and it started pouring all of a sudden.
People, especially students and office-goes were seen rushing for cover as the rain gained momentum. There were people who welcomed the rain with open arms, soaking in the cool raindrops and simply cherishing the moment.
The most enjoyable part was probably the strong and cool winds that accompanied the rain. Much before the rain came in full force, the trees swayed in the breeze, as if dancing with joy. There was thunder and lightning too, which, so to speak, added the sound and light effects to the dancing trees!
The first rains this summer brought temperatures down to some extent. It also rained in other places like Puttur and Bantwal. At the time, as soon as it started raining, the power supply went off in most parts of the city.
Nevertheless, as long as it lasted, the rain was indeed refreshing, as it not only brought the much-needed respite from the seething heat, but gave new colour and fresh life to the parched earth and trees. Now all that people wish is - Rain, rain, come again!