Mili Desai
www.mediaeyenews.com
The one season that Mumbaikars eagerly await is none other than the monsoon. Mumbai is certainly a place worth being in during the monsoon. Where else can you enjoy the serene Marine Drive beset by the sound and the fury of a monsoon high tide, or the picturesque Gateway of India through a watery haze, in which water droplets appear to travel from the sea to the air? One can enjoy the rains sitting right at home especially during the worst weather, a hot, sweet cutting chai, and crunchy, salty, homemade bhajis and samosas complete the monsoon experience. They are best enjoyed in one’s own home. Though some can find it intimidating for if you’re at the right place it feels like you can’t be anywhere else but in Mumbai.
To enjoy this mesmerizing climate the best place can be marine drive. It is the best during the high tides. The waves come crashing against the concrete tetrapods placed for safety and the water doesn’t stop there it comes flying on the roads to the buildings on the other side. People take their evening walks and rendezvous with friends. They also like to go on drives and vibe on melodious music at the Worli sea-face and the sea link. For a getaway, one can also visit the Gateway of India.
The Mumbai monsoon is an experience, but monsoon weather is often unpredictable. What begins as a mild drizzle may suddenly turn into a heavy downpour. Apart from the problems of traffic disruptions, potholes, and sewage problems, the rains of Mumbai are worth enjoying. Each location has its monsoon avatar.
