Today too the jet-black clouds have gathered on the northern horizon. The lightning flashing red is amidst them, heralding rain.My friend who lives in a remote place, has been joined to me due to rain, i.e. my love has been so much intensified that I feel that my beloved has almostly joined me.
Note: This may also refer to the Meccan immigrants at Madina rejoining their relatives and friends at Mecca after its conquest.

Today too, like dark hair, rain bearing clouds appear,
Lightening flashes to rain wearing red gear,
Rain brought memories, uniting me with my love.

Today too the clouds like black hair (of a damsel) are
spread towards north,
the lighting with red apparel id heralding rain,
My beloved was away, rain has brought him back.