Mount Abu echoes with the roar of the monsoons. [August 2022]

 The monsoon is active again in Mount Abu. There will be more showers to come.

The roar of the monsoons Mt Abu. 2022

It has been raining since 1 July 2022 on Mount Abu. It poured relentlessly with a vengeance on the hilltops, dales, gorges, and plains. There was a roaring river on Abu Road. It flowed from bank to bank, just below the bridge. The rainfall roared in Abu, bringing the hills and cataracts to life, spewing fiercely with fury, threatening ridges, bridges, roadways and pathways with intensity.

There is JOY and anxiety in the monsoon in Abu for the Aam Abuites. The showers exhilarated the jungle with their life-giving water. The reservoirs of Abu overflow to everybody’s delight. Rationing of the water supply will remain the same, “Every Second Day.” Tourists enjoy the falling rain like fish leaping out of the water. The gushing waters, waterfalls, and whirling mist are a welcome alleviation from the sweltering hot weather of the plains. 

The Abuites won't get a break from the rainy weather as the Met Department forecasts another round of rainfall next week. advise Mount Abu guests that while dancing and frolicking under waterfalls in a realistic area can be thrilling, they must avoid entering the rapids rushing downstream at all costs as it can be treacherous. Monsoons have already taken three lives this year with their rushing intensity. BE SAFE, TAKE CARE, AND DO NOT DO THE DARE.

Paddy's Bridge submerged, day scholars, get a holiday

Paddy's Bridge St Mary's Road.mp4

Per kind favour Sahil via WhatsApp 

Keep tuned will add more snaps and videos of events as they unfold.

Monsoons in Mount Abu [ 3/08/2022 ]

Monsoons in the Abode of Gods 

Orange sky at night tourist  delight

In the land of the Rajputs, water is one of the biggest problems. Mount Abu, which is known as the oasis of Rajasthan and the abode of gods, also depends on the monsoon season. During June, we received a few welcome showers. These showers were a blessing to the parched forest that had seen forest fires. Suddenly, the arid forest appeared as if it were a garden of Aden after these showers. The forest fires would now be put on hold until next summer. I, for one, breathed a sigh of relief.

Our monsoon started on July 1st of 2022, so it blessed Abu with rain every day throughout July. This heralded the start of our monsoon 10 to 15 days in advance. The fog fell like it was from the sixties, lowering clouds kissing the canopy of the now green forest, gurgling streams, waterfalls, misty showers, and sometimes even pelting rain. The mountain heaves a sigh of relief this year. 

According to the information below, Abu has been given its annual quota of water. The bodies of water in Abu are full, reassuring us that there is enough water to last until the monsoon season.

Gauge Report Mount Abu

Dated 2-8-2022 Tuesday

☔️Rainfall= 22 mm

🌧Total Rainfall = 42 inches

Lower Kodra Dam=  58'/59'

(1153.53/1188ML)

Lower khodra Dam an inch to overflow 3 Aug 2022
per kind favour Crescentia teacher St Mary's school 

Upper kodra Dam=28'/33'

(302.4/414ML)

NAKKI LAKE=12.25/12.25Mtr

(1215/1215ML)

They have predicted that August will receive a higher-than-average amount of rainfall this year. Monsoon is one month when Gujaratis flock to their favourite watering holes in droves. With occasional downpours to heavy showers, the monsoon is enticing. Mountainous greenery, overflowing streams, and gushing waterfalls are all major attractions of the year. It is the season of joy in our abode during the monsoon, as tourists from all over India flock here.

I advise those travelling this way to make their reservations well in advance, as Abu will be flooded by 15 August 2022 with tourists scrambling for hotels and rooms.

Abuites are praying for a respite from this gloomy spell of non-sunny days so that they can once again enjoy the sunshine.

The Hills of Abu Ablaze. [ 30 April 2022 ]

  The Hills of Abu Ablaze.

Fire in Achalgarh 

Forest fire in Achalgarh

The fires that were spreading yesterday towards Gurmukh and the dams have burned out. Videos of the latest fires that are presently ongoing are just coming in kind in favour of Sahil Zutzi. The videos posted right now are of forest fires started in Achalgarh. 

A forest fire blazing right now at Achalgarh 

Video per kind favour Sahil

I will keep you abreast as and when I receive the latest.

The forest fire fighting unit is battling this latest ongoing blaze.

Forest Fire Achalgarh.

Massive forest fire in the hills of Mount Abu [ 29 April 2022 ]

 The Hills of Abu Ablaze.

Fire in the Hills

Per kind favour of my niece Crescentia 

The current fire that is blazing through the hillsides of Abu occurred yesterday. Abuites urgently phoned the various departments to take control of the fire. Yesterday afternoon, we had all the concerned departments apprised of the fire that was spreading throughout the jungle. The breeze at the moment is quite strong, so containing the fire is going to be serious and troublesome.

The fire is developing behind the Lower Khodra Dam and is heading towards the higher Kodra Dam. Over 100 individuals are striving to check the fire. I will keep you posted on the condition.

Siddharth, a teacher in Abu Road, forwarded me the photograph last night. He has been keeping me informed about the fire in the hillsides since the first day.

Abu Hills on fire

Happy Easter from The Abode of Gods Mount Abu [14/04/2022 ]

 Wishing All a "Happy Easter" from Mount Abu.

The Easter Moon or Pink moon

 “Just wanted to say a warm springtime hello and wish you a happy 

Easter"

MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS

AND YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE

AND NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS

COMES THROUGH YOUR DOOR

Springtime and Easter symbolize renewal and new beginnings. Rejoice!

The Pink moon or the Easter moon

May this year 2022 be less stressful than the previous two years. May you keep riding the winds of fortune and may COVID shy away from your family and friends 

The Abu Bunny wishes you all well have a great weekend.

The wild hare of Mount Abu 

Photograph in favour of Sahil Zutzi.