The South West
Monsoon always demonstrates a tinge of unpredictability. When something is in
great demand and millions of people wait eagerly for it this kind of behavior
is only natural—though most commonly seen in condescending human beings Mother
Nature has started this practice of late maybe to put some sense into Her
arrogant children or maybe due to the global climatic changes for which Her
children are only responsible. Whatever, the South West Monsoon sometimes
arrives late, sometimes it arrives early or on time and yet stays put for days
in some place maybe to enjoy the local hospitality, sometimes it just keeps on
playing hide and seek and sometimes it just gets lost keeping the met office
totally in dark about its movements.
Yesterday we
were elated over light showers in Mumbai and pre-monsoon showers in other parts
of Maharashtra relishing the fact that the South West Monsoon that hit Kerala
was just days away from Maharashtra and
Mumbai. The normal date for Mumbai is 10th
June and this year it was expected to reach Mumbai by 15th June as
it arrived late in Kerala. Even till late last night we or the met office could
not anticipate its next move.
All the news headlines
suddenly broke today in all local channels of Mumbai that the South West
Monsoon had hit Maharashtra . Like a superfast
express train! It arrived late in Kerala and yet made up time reaching Goa 2
days in advance and then Maharashtra in double
quick time. There were monsoon rains today in different parts of South and Central Maharashtra . This was incredible and personally I
myself was trying to confirm and double confirm the news again and again! If it
maintains the super speed it is likely to spread to other regions of Maharashtra quickly and arrive in Mumbai even before the
traditional date of June 10. Well, all the good reasons to rejoice and enjoy
more! Hope the Monsoon is not holding back any crucial link that may impede its
further progress! The forecast is already there for a healthy and normal monsoon this year.
