Monsoon has gained strength in the State as visible from the hazy weather and smoky drizzle throughout the day, and the red alert issued by the Meteorology department.
The kind of rain that would replenish the ground water resources yet not drown the city which has been much awaited by the citizenry, made it here finally.
Umbrellas and raincoats have made appearances on the city roads, not only worn by commuters, but also displayed prominently by the shopkeepers. Vendors of corn-on-the-cob made brisk business, and so did the chai sellers, thanks to the chilly climate.
