Unexpected rains

The early weeks of May brought unexpected rains that broke all records. Normally, at this time of the year, Auroville is lucky to get a 5- or 10-minute thunder shower, which will cool off the evening and water the surface of the ground. This year, Auroville received over 15 cm of rain in the first two weeks, three times the average expected – a mini monsoon. The effect was great: the summer blooms of the trees and shrubs filled the air with rich fragrances.