More than a century ago, to give his womenfolk an illusory monsoon during the hottest months, a maharana created the Maids of Honour garden. |
The monsoon, which has been eluding Punjab so far and has affected kharif crops, has brought the afforestation drive in the state to a halt. |
In the upper atmosphere during this season, westerlies dominate in the upper troposphere over most of the monsoon region. |
It looks like just as monsoon clouds gather, the war clouds are dispersing. |
The drought-like situation prevails in the district due to an acute shortage of water and extended power cuts triggered by delays in the monsoon. |
When mist fills the Himalayan valleys and heavy monsoon rain sweeps across the hills, it is natural for the wild creatures to seek shelter. |