Some parts of India seem to be getting more than their fair share of the North Easterly Monsoon downpours… Unfortunately, it appears that the government is not as quick with help than with playing the blame game. Welcome to India… where a spirit of community feels that gap when those in higher place fail to take action, as explained in a fellow blogger’s post below:
Today, I am proud to be a resident of Chennai, not a citizenof India. In case you haven’t heard, my citywas affected recentlyby the heaviest rainfallrecordedin over 100 years. Floods wreaked havoc on the lives of 2 million people. Over 325 are dead. Many birds and animals, especially strays, too. Tragically,afew otherdistricts in the state have had it evenworse.
Last week, wewere either trapped indoors without electricity or supplies, stuck in traffic – with no safe route to take us home or stranded in deep waters – battling for our lives. We were helpless and frightened. Even now thereis palpable tension in the air. Some are in grave danger. The rains haven’t yetbid adieu; we can stillhear ambulancesandhelicopters.Added to that, alot of misinformationhas us in a state of paranoia. Ithas been an heartbreaking and nightmarish experience.Recovery is going to be a long, arduous and disease-ridden process.
Apparently, none…
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Wow.
That is bad.
so sad to see all those poor people loose their homes .
I had missed a post so was surprised to see what had been going on.
Where are you now and when do you come home?
Happy Christmas wherever you are.
Debbie and Bob
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