Monsoon season is here!

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  1. S-H

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    After about 5 years of almost constant drought, this year the Monsoon season seems to have arrived in full strength - And almost a month early too!

    In rest of the world, I often hear people complain - Yes, actually complain, that it often rains in their areas. They clearly have not been roasted to a crisp in my climate, nor have had periodical droughts which easily last for as long as 5 years... :snicker:

    Anyway, since the last 2 to 3 days, Southern Pakistan's coastline (and specially Karachi city) has been getting torrential rains constantly! So now the heatwave will finally be under control.

    :cool: :smt026:smt045 :smt023 :D :setc_027: :setc_040:

    Which basically means that air conditioners won't be exploding this season! :smt003 :chuckle:

    :setf_007: :sete_036:

    Anyway, these pictures are from yesterday afternoon.

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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Take care KK! The trees and plants won't know what hit 'em.
     
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    Wow! just stay safe.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Whoa, take care and don't go out in that if you can help it.

    My part of the state has had a decent amount of rain this year but no one is ready to declare the 5-10 year drought over, the weather conditions just are not stable enough for that.
     
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    Wow just look at that sky,..such a huge change from your usual,..here's hoping there are no floods in your area.

    It will be interesting to see what plants appear from the rainfall.
     
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    I am not KK... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :chuckle: :rofl: :smt044

    Once in a blue moon do I ever get to see a good rain - And now you are suggesting that I don't go outside in that??? o_O OK, don't worry, as I won't be attempting to fly a kite in that weather like Ben Franklin once did... But I will be driving around and doing everything that is considered silly! :D

    Karachi city doesn't get flooded anymore, (thanks to the new mega drainage system)...
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Okay, I am guessing that you may have seen the movie Singing in the Rain .... I tend to do a lot of splashing through water puddles on rainy days. I don't even own an umbrella, rain coat or golashes I LOVE rainy days.
     
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    Yes, it's going to rain again today (pictures taken just a few minutes ago)! :smt026

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    :D :like:

     
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    Oops sorry S-H, it's the two letter username confusion :D
     
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    I've been reading about Moonson only in the books when I was at school and you have this on a daily bases. In my country whereas at last years was a big drought.
     
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    You must be so glad to see the rain at last S-H. I hope it manages to soak into the ground but doesn't cause any flooding. Your garden plants must be dancing with joy. :)
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    So I was going to complain about you getting rain and not me.....but about 5:30 this morning all you know what broke loose over our heads. But no I wasn't out singing and dancing in that, I would have been blown down the street if I had tried.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    And it's happening again tonight.:rolleyes:
     
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    Just driving around in the rain, once again! :smt026

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