Splash… splash… splash. The rains are here!
The Southwest Monsoon has arrived in Kerala. It’s official. And that, too, a week ahead of the released dates. The Monsoon usually reaches the Kerala coast on June 1st or 2nd, but this time it came a week earlier than expected. Kerala is the first area to receive the rains in India. After a few days of it hitting the Kerala coast, the rains also fall in Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu.
The Monsoon season in Kerala is a time to rejoice. It’s a respite from the summer heat. It also provides water for the dry agricultural lands and, of course, for the dams and reservoirs. The dams across Kerala are known to benefit from the rains as they can stock up the water for generating electricity.
The Monsoon livens up your spirits: you can find kids playing in the rains, splashing puddles on the road. Travellers from all over the world come here to experience this wonderful season. Just to laze around and watch the rains, to see te leaves sprouting happily and to enjoy a blissful vacation.
Be aware, though. The season also brings along diseases like Chikun Gunya and Rat Fever. With proper care, it can be prevented. Tourists should read about the Monsoon and what you can do here, what to take care of while travelling in the rains, etc., so that they can be well prepared.
