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There was only 11mm of rain recorded in June where the monthly normal is 54mm here in Raincouver. We’ve had extreme drought conditions but this morning, waking up to the pitter patter of rain drops outside our windows, Vancouverites have been (mostly) rejoicing.

Some felt like this:

While others welcomed the soaking:

#Vancouver this morning. pic.twitter.com/4obSRPVSYQ

— travis lupick (@tlupick) July 24, 2015

Photos of pho, ramen, and warm soup lunches alongside soggy hiking gear, umbrellas, and droplet-covered windows have flooded in online.

Our wishes have been granted! Here comes the rain. Pull out your boots lets go jump in puddles @CityofVancouver #Raincouver

— Make Vancouver (@MakeVancouver) July 24, 2015

Two things I'd almost forgotten this summer. Vancouver rain, and how to pants.

— Jay Holtslander (@j_holtslander) July 24, 2015

Newsflash: Vancouverites struggle with facial recognition as everyone suddenly returns to wearing black gortex. #raincity

— Natasha Irvine (@IrvineN) July 24, 2015

#Raincouver! Rejoice! Nothing like an early morning coffee sipped to the sound of rain.

— Savary Island Pie Co (@SavaryIslandPie) July 24, 2015

Got totally drenched on my way to work this morning and I don't mind it at all. Please bring #Raincouver back. #yvr

— Kamil Somaratne (@K_Somaratne) July 24, 2015

Well well well, look who's back! #rain #raincouver #vancouver #exploreBC pic.twitter.com/QtomIhLc8z

— #CapBridge (@capsuspbridge) July 24, 2015

Love having the rain back in #Vancouver – never thought I'd utter those words but Beautiful BC needs it to stay beautiful! #dancingintherain

— Alyssa Dawson (@AlyssaCDawson) July 24, 2015

Unfortunately this rain won’t be enough to top up our reservoirs, that have been reported at 69% of their usual levels, and we still have Stage 3 Watering Restrictions. However, it will nourish thirsty gardens, wash away some grime from our sidewalks and alleys, and invigorate our Wet Coast souls before another warm spell sets in to dry up our summer once more.

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