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A rainy July for 2 Indian cities

Indian monsoon, the most prominent of the world’s monsoon systems, which primarily affects India and its surrounding water bodies. It blows from the northeast during cooler months and reverses direction to blow from the southwest during the warmest months of the year. This process brings large amounts of rainfall to the region during June and July.

After meagre rains were received, Mumbai saw a downpour through the night and in the early hours of July 16th, leading to 27 roads being inundated, 85 bus routes diverted and 250 people evacuated from the Mithi River banks. Extremely heavy rain was recorded at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Santacruz observatory at 253.3mm, which is the second highest 24-hour rainfall in a decade.

In 2019, the city had recorded 375.2mm which was the highest 24-hour rain in the months between 2015 and 2020. In 2018, it was 184.3mm, 163.4mm (2017), 114.5mm (2016) and 61 mm in 2015.

The meteorological department classifies 15.6-64.4mm in 24 hours as moderate rain; 64.5-115.5mm rain as heavy; 115.6-204.4mm as very heavy; and over 204.5mm as extremely heavy rain. Moderate to heavy rain is likely in the city and suburbs with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places, said the IMD.

The Extremely heavy rain left 27 city roads waterlogged— areas like Hind Mata, Gandhi Market, Sion Road number 24, Wadala Bridge, Chunabhatti, Siddharth Nagar in Goregaon, RCF, Chembur Phatak, Milan Subway, roads leading to eastern freeway. As per the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) data, between 4am to 7 am, the city recorded 36mm rainfall, 73mm in the western suburb and the highest 75mm in the eastern suburb of Mumbai.

The Mithi River crossed a dangerous mark following which so far about 250 people have been evacuated from Kranti Nagar slum which is located at the bank river. After the rains took a break following the evacuation of people, the water level of the river went down to 2 metres from 3.7 metres. After that, most of the evacuated people returned to their places. The IMD has predicted moderate rain in the city and suburbs with possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places, the civic official said, adding that the city will witness high tide of 4.08 metres on Friday at 4.26 metres.

Meanwhile, the city of Hyderabad witnessed heavy rains on the night of July 14th, which went on till the next morning. According to the IMD, Hyderabad records, at 69mm, this day was the third rainiest July day for Hyderabad in the last 10 years. The city recorded 115.1mm of rain on July 21, 2012 followed by 86.4mm on July 12, 2013. It was after seven years that Hyderabad witnessed this kind of rain in 24 hrs.

Several localities in the city, including Hayathnagar, Uppal, Saroornagar and Saidabad received heavy rains overnight. Meanwhile, Bandlaguda, Uppal received the maximum rainfall of 212.5 mm, followed by Vanasthalipuram, which witnessed 192.3 mm rain. Kapra, Serilingampally, Khairatabad, Golconda and Marredpally also experienced moderate rains.

Several other districts including Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri, Jangaon, Rajanna Sircilla and Jagtial also received heavy rainfall. Chegunta in Medak received the highest rainfall of 227.5 mm on Wednesday. According to the forecast by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, the city will witness cloudy sky throughout the day, accompanied with light showers at isolated places.

MONSOON – BOON AND BANE

The coming of the rains signifies relief from the scorching heat of summer. Holding hands in the summer comes the rains. The rainy season begins in mid-June and lasts until September. Dark and dark skies are a common occurrence during the rainy season, indicating only the much-anticipated rainfall. Although the rains disrupt our daily routine and cause occasional interruptions, the rainy season is always welcome.

At the beginning of the rains, people were seen digging out their umbrellas, raincoats and gumboots. Pupils are seen running to school with raincoats and umbrellas and sometimes very happy to take a shower in the rain. Office travelers seem to rush to the offices so that they can arrive on time. Sometimes when there is too much rain, life stops during the rainy season. Traffic jams, flooded roads, and floodplains, as well as people and children roaming the floodwaters, are common during the monsoon season. Sometimes it is good to watch the children float paper towels in the flooded water. Best of all, the ‘rainy day’ holiday is always welcome this season.

The rainy season is a blessing for farmers across the country and for agriculture. Farmers all over the country are waiting for the floods as the monsoon rains are very important for crop growth. During the rainy season the fields, crops, trees and plants survive. The whole environment comes to life in the ‘green sea’ during the rainy season. It is important that the rains come in time or else the late rains can cause drought; farming is also affected. Apart from modern farming methods, the rainy season is a pond for the farmer and his fields, the inturn which is the source of our food. A variety of plants, vegetables and plants grow in the air. Beautiful flowers also bloom during this time. Dry rivers are flooded by torrential rains for many across the country.

Rainy season has no disadvantages. Sometimes the blessings of this season are turned into curses because of natural disasters and catastrophes. Sometimes when the rains do not arrive on time, a drought occurs. Extreme rainfall also causes severe damage to crops. River flooding causes severe flooding, damaging property, fields and crops, and loss of life. Landslides during the rainy season in the highlands cause many to lose their lives, their homes and their lives. In urban areas the people most affected by hurricanes are people who live on the streets. Poor street dwellers are losing their homes due to heavy rains and floods. Several diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, typhoid and cholera appear to occur among people during the rainy season.

In all of them the blessings of the rain pass when curses and evil abound. The entire cycle of life on earth is connected to the rains. So the arrival of the rain announces the message of creation; and the aroma of rain in the air brings us back to life after the scorching heat and the unending heat of summer.

5 Best Food Places to visit in Hyderabad, in the Rainy Season

Hyderabad is not only famous for Charminar and Ramoji Film City, but it is also widely known for its food specialties like Biryani, Irani Chai, and Kheer. Hyderabadi Biryani is not only a popular delicacy in India but across the world. Tourists visit Hyderabad to taste the unique flavor of its Biryani. Apart from Hyderabadi Biryani, this city also has excellent South Indian Cuisine. Here is a list of five places best for serving delicious food, and you should try them out this Monsoon.

Top Restaurants in Hyderabad

If you are looking for some fantastic restaurants in Hyderabad, which serves you the Hyderabadi Special as well as the delicious South Indian Cuisine, this is the correct place for you. We all known Biryani is the most sought-after food in Hyderabad, and hence, it is also known as the Hyderabadi Special. Do you know, there are a few fantastic places which also offer excellent South Indian Cuisine? Let’s find out about the restaurants:

  • Paradise Circle, Hyderabad: One of the most renowned restaurants to serve the Hyderabadi Special Biryani is none other than Paradise Circle. They have their restaurants all around India. Their Biryani is the most authentic Hyderabadi Biryani present in India. They won multiple awards, such as the Times Food & Nightlife Award 2018, “Restaurant Serving the Best Biryani” award at the Asian Food Congress, 2019. Their name also got enlisted into the Limca Book of Records for achieving the “Most Biryani Servings Sold in a Year.”
  • Irani Chai, Hyderabad: Monsoon and Chai go hand in hand, and Irani Chai is one of the most popular Hyderabadi Specials. The place is quite famous for serving the best possible Irani chai and is also known to be affordable. Along with the unique tea, they also make samosa and other snacks.
  • Almond House, Hyderabad: The Almond House is a famous sweet shop in Hyderabad, for Kheer and other delicious delicacies. They also have a separate section for South Indian desserts such as Ariselu, Bobbatlu, Jangri, and many other sweets. They also serve individualized biscuits and have named them Bisticks.
  • Udipi’s Upahar, Hyderabad: The most authentic restaurant to serve South Indian Cuisine in Hyderabad, which has been established in 1996. Here, they serve vegetarian dishes like Idli, Dosa, Vada, and different varieties of them. The taste of the food served is unforgettable, and it would remain etched on your memory for a very long time. The restaurant is very hygienic, and they serve high-quality food.
  • Café Bahar, Hyderabad: Another renowned restaurant to serve Hyderabadi Special Biryani is Café Bahar. They serve varieties of Biryani, and the taste is to die for. The café was established in the year 1973 and has been going strong ever since. If you are in Hyderabad, you cannot miss the delicacies served here.

It would be best if you visited the places in the Monsoon season. No one ever returns home disappointed after tasting the food from these restaurants. Go, have some incredible experience and trust me, you won’t regret it.