the monsoon effect

Water levels in Bangalore fall as illegal pumps and rampant digging affect the water table. A late monsoon has mitigated the harm this year. But its a worrying situation.
Pictured is an old hand pump.
It has been raining cats and dogs for a couple of evenings now. This shot was taken from inside the car. The visibility was pretty low and the Bangalore traffic was a mess (as usual!) . Clicked with a cell phone camera (Sony Ericsson W810i ).
A pepal leaf holds water in the form of a heart shaped puddle. A wonderful and rare form of natural beauty.
Not Photoshopped I swear :-).
Monsoon repairs snake out forming a 2D maze along the terrace of an IT company. Just in time too!
A Life consisting of large houses, clean air and gossip over appams and filter coffee…sigh…