Where are the rains?!

For about a month now, we in Pune have been waiting for the monsoons to start! With eyes looking up to the skies, we expect to see huge dark clouds. And they do come almost every alternate day, but there's no rain. The clouds disperse just as quickly as they come. It's like they are mocking us in their own way.

Pune's major sources of water are the dams - Temghar Khadakwasala, Panshet and Varasgaon. And as of today 1st of July 2009, only 2.23% water remains in these dams. Even with extensive cuts, water will last only until 20th of July when the monsoon is expected to hit the city! Situation is grave. Puneties need to understand and do their little in conserving water individually. Pune Municipal Corporation needs to create more lakes for conserving water and find alternate source of water for the ever growing city. It needs to urge citizens to do rain water harvesting and provide all necessary help. Social awareness is a must!

Coming back to my own selfish self, I still need to buy a raincoat. I see shops display rainwear (umbrellas, jackets, and beautiful raincoats) and wonder when people will start buying it. I also am planning to make some great rainy season trips this monsoon as soon as there's greenery everywhere, but I have to wait until then.