The Monsoons 1 August 2010 Mt.Abu

The heavy downpour we had yesterday evening excited the Abuites as all streams and makeshift dams were overflowing. Folks rushed down to glimpse the waterfall beyond the tax barrier. I only hope this is a sign from the heavens that the Gods are pleased and this will continue. if not, then we are at the mercy of the rain gods for our water supply. If the Gods are not in favour and do not shower us with showers of rain, we would be confident this hill station has fallen short of the grace of the gods that once favoured this green oasis.

The present storage capacity of rainwater is a constant cause of concern for everyone. The Rajasthan Government must go ahead with the Salgaon Dam project to ease the present storage capacity of rainwater.

Mount Abu desperately needs a reservoir for drinking water, if it does not take immediate action in making a concrete decision, it would spell catastrophic results for this Oasis of the Rajasthan desert in the years to come.

The Pilgrim Road stream

The stream opposite my home The Abode