An Indian rickshaw puller works during monsoon rain in Agartala, the capital of India's northeastern state Tripura, on May 31, 2009. Cyclone Aila, which is believed to have killed up to 125 people in Bangladesh and India's northeast as it hit on May 25, may be responsible for early monsoon rains in parts of Orissa, West Bengal and the surrounding area, said local media reports.
Monsoon clouds loom over the city skyline in Kolkata on June 30, 2009. Heavy rains which fell in several areas of northern and eastern India brought respite to the scorching heat in previous days.
An Indian man relaxes as monsoon clouds loom overhead in Kolkata on June 30, 2009. Heavy rains which fell in several areas of northern and eastern India brought respite to the scorching heat in previous days.
Indian men walk past the Victoria Memorial during a spell of monsoon rain in Kolkata on June 30, 2009. Heavy rains which fell in several areas of northern and eastern India brought respite to the scorching heat in previous days.
An Indian motor cyclist travels alongside a yellow taxi cab during a spell of monsoon rain in Kolkata on June 30, 2009. Heavy rains which fell in several areas of northern and eastern India brought respite to the scorching heat in previous days.
Indian youths celebrate the first rains of the monsoon at the village Baghaura near the north-western Punjab city Patiala on June 30, 2009. The monsoon has arrived in several areas of Northern India bringing respite from the scorching heat.
Indian youths celebrate the first rains of the monsoon at the village Baghaura near the north-western Punjab city Patiala on June 30, 2009. The monsoon has arrived in several areas of Northern India bringing respite from the scorching heat.
