In India, the rainy season, or monsoon, is eagerly awaited by everybody, especially farmers. This is the period from June to September when most parts of the country get rain. The rains bring relief after the extreme heat of the summer.

In some parts of India, there is heavy rain, which causes floods. The rivers swell and sometimes overflow. The earth turns from brown to green. It is almost like magic. The Indian farmer depends entirely on the rains for the growth of his crops. The farmer works in sun and rain, but with a song in his heart. In cities, the streets are flooded with water. Trains come to a standstill. Traffic moves slowly.

Without the rains, India would be a desert. Life will not be possible without rain. Thank God for the rain!