Rain in the Desert Place

Finally, rain poured in Qatar yesterday! This is the first rain which rarely occurs during transition of season from summer to winter around the state. Since early morning, the sky seems dim then little by little; it continuously turned into gloomy and cloudy with few stroke of lightning and sound of rumbling thunders. And at about noon time, finally a heavy down pours of rain transpired. From a country where extreme heat temperature is normal, rain is considered as a blessings from above. Rain – a normal meteorological phenomenon which is usually taken for granted elsewhere in the world but a huge treat in the desert country like Qatar. Thus when rain comes, almost everybody go outside and enjoy the rare moment.

On the other hand, this event caused consternation especially to us. The rain poured for at least 2 hours so our room was filled with water from the leaks in the ceiling. Also, the front yard was flooded. We have no choice, instead to be upset; I just patiently gazed the Nepalese enjoying their own moments under the heavy rain shower. Here are some of my unusual sights:

closer look of floating slippers and bottles

slipper-swimmers

some enjoying the rain shower

during the rain

after the rain

Here in the state, drainage system is typically taken for granted because of the rare occurrence of heavy rain. Usually, in major highways, streets and public parks, drainage system is absent. Thus any heavy rain fall that lasts for more than an hour causes floods along the way. They (the authorities) just suction the floodwater afterwards. Anyways, experiencing rain amid the desert place is worth enjoying this kind of small pleasures of life. Typically, rain is symbolically meant sorrow or distress to some but for the gulf country like Qatar, rain symbolizes hope. That amidst long time season of scorching extreme heat, rain shall come no matter what.