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