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- Deccan Chronicle @ FB

Humanity prevails!!!

Devastation. Catastrophic. Dreadful. Those who had been in Chennai over the fortnight would have understood what it really means. It seemed like a wily curse spelled on the city that's a perfect host to everyone, every-time. Not "வந்தாரை வாழவைக்கும் சென்னை" for no reason. 

The city was found wanting all of a sudden. It dint take much time though, for people to respond. When all hopes seemed lost, Humans stood for humans. Risking neck deep water to save fellowmen.  Letting in complete strangers for shelter. Handing out whatever food they had to others. Joining hands for rescue. Everyone were friends. Everyone were heroes. Money dint matter. Not knowing people dint. Lives did.  Chennaiites went all in to save their city from drowning and their people from losing hope. Neighboring states joined hands. Indian army did their bit. So did every Indian. Humanity prevailed over nature's worst assault in over a century.

One disaster brought us all together. Erased all the differences. Differences that never really existed. They say people standing for people goes a long way in promoting humanity. It certainly did. Chennai lives another day. Chennaiites live on.

Those of you who want to do their bit in support for Chennai. Please do it here.

https://letzchange.org/

https://www.worldvision.in/

Hats off to all those NGOs and people who have been extending their support by all means

- DC

Chennai bounces back.. stronger than ever!!!

Nature has its way of setting things right. Be it paving way for its water source that has been disturbed by man or restoring humanity. It does both.

Chennai has been flayed with heavy rain over the last month recording over 50 inches of rain which is a new high in a century. With lakes and dams at over 90% of its capacity, risk of flood was always on the cards.

Low lying areas were worst hit. Neck deep water led to causalities and huge monetary loss for the city. People were left stranded for help and basic needs. Flooded roads and risk of cyclones suspended manufacturing and services. Chennai known for its prime lead in automobiles and IT is estimated to have incurred a loss of over 15000 crores due to this. 

In all these, Chennaiites came out of their way in lending a helping hand. Distributing blankets, clothes, water, food and volunteering for rescue. Raising funds and what not. Being there when needed. Putting off all those claims of humanity being lost. Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Jains, It never mattered. All that mattered were lives and it was heartening to see the way people helped people. Immediate relief was in place. The community held up really well and spirit of Chennai came out for everyone to see. Humanity restored.

Now its up to the government to put in place rehabilitation efforts and ensure proper disaster management in future. 

Hopefully everybody stays strong and pull it off together and help Chennai restore normalcy soon.

Praying for one and all.

-DC

For help and to offer help:
http://www.chennaineedshelp.org/