We can't stop rain, but can avoid its destructive streak

The much-awaited rains are here. And Although meteorologists have warned that they won't last long, they are pounding hard and furious, with no signs that they will abate soon.

Needless to say, there is perceptible collective sigh of relief. The farmers are celebrating, herders can be heard whistling joyfully in the fields and there is an expectant smile on the faces of urban residents who have been buying food at inflated prices.