First of all, sort of bizarre for people to get caught without any rain gear. Don't you folks read the forecasts? But it's true: I see 90% of the pedestrians outside without any rain gear when it starts raining. I suppose they may be foreigners, students, homeless, or just don't really care about a little moisture. Personally I like to pack my coat whenever there's a slight chance. I had a few unpleasant episodes where I was dressed, business casual, stood at a bus stop and got soaked, with no shelter.
Anyway, I prefer to frolic and dance in the rain. It's so rare around here, and seldom so cold that I'd want to escape it. I love it when rain comes to the desert. It's a majestic thing. Although, our monsoons often come with a heaping dose of dust storms, which are best avoided. That's why I'm keeping a goodly supply of dust masks by the door!
Anyway, I prefer to frolic and dance in the rain. It's so rare around here, and seldom so cold that I'd want to escape it. I love it when rain comes to the desert. It's a majestic thing. Although, our monsoons often come with a heaping dose of dust storms, which are best avoided. That's why I'm keeping a goodly supply of dust masks by the door!