On a high noon, suddenly there was a flash of lightning in the sky, and heavy rain began to pour. There was deafening thunder, followed by howling winds. All of a sudden, big hailstones started falling from the sky.

Due to the unexpected rain, the mud fort, which children had built very enthusiastically during Diwali, collapsed. The sudden rain caught the dogs unawares, and they started barking. Grandfather started mending his worn umbrella.

The father was already late for his office. The sudden rain created havoc and annoyed him more. The papad (chips), which the mother had put in the sun for drying, became soggy and wet.

However, the sudden showers cheered up the students at school. They were ecstatic and started shouting with joy. So their teacher, Ms. Kutti, smiled and said, “You can go home, children. No school today!”