The after effects of the unprecedented rain and the consequential floods in the state are still being felt. The heartening thing is that the district collectors have been leading the operations from the front and the panchayat personnel are also actively involved in the rescue and relief operations. Everyone seems to be working for a purpose, setting aside differences of caste, creed or religion. Would like to touch upon a few more incidents.
(a) Cleaning of Temples.
Venniyode Sree Mahavishnu temple in Wayanad and Sree Ayyappa temple in Manarkkad in
Malappuram were cleaned by Muslim youth of the respected areas. While the former was
achieved by youngsters drawn from nearby, Mukkam, the latter was achieved by the youngsters
of the Mannarkkad Samastha Kerala Sunni Students Federation.
Just goes to show that emergencies do bring people together, setting aside differences!
(b) Looting.
While people have left their homes and belongings to stay within the safe confines of the relief
camps, there has been another group that has been active - the looters! These thugs have quietly
gone around the desolate houses and whisked away valuables that they could lay their hands on.
Police say that it could be the handiwork of the localites who are well versed with the layout
of the houses.
Wonder how heartless people can be!
(c) Well cleaners, Electricians and Plumbers in Demand.
With several wells having got filled up with slush, cleaning them up has become a priority
job. Sadly, the rates begin from Rs.15,000/- depending upon the depths of the wells and the
quantum of muck accumulated. The availability of clean, breathable air is a must for the guys
lowering themselves into the wells. Similarly, electrical repair work in an inundated three
bedroom house could cost up to Rs.20,000/- The plumber's costs can, thus, be extrapolated!
The reason that the service providers give is that such services cannot be provided completely
free of cost!
The cleaning phase is on and the coordinating authorities have asked for donations in kind viz. disinfectants, rubber gloves, gum boots and connected cleaning material, including brooms. After that will begin the arduous task of reconstruction/refurbishment which will go on for a long while. Saw a crazy message from some idiot, on What'sApp, that Keralites need things like brooms, disinfectants and other cleaning material and not money, because they're rich. What an irresponsible statement it is!
Tailpiece.
Today was a sunny day. It was nice to enjoy the warmth of the sun, which looked so distant and remote during the previous weeks of deluge.
(a) Cleaning of Temples.
Venniyode Sree Mahavishnu temple in Wayanad and Sree Ayyappa temple in Manarkkad in
Malappuram were cleaned by Muslim youth of the respected areas. While the former was
achieved by youngsters drawn from nearby, Mukkam, the latter was achieved by the youngsters
of the Mannarkkad Samastha Kerala Sunni Students Federation.
Just goes to show that emergencies do bring people together, setting aside differences!
(b) Looting.
While people have left their homes and belongings to stay within the safe confines of the relief
camps, there has been another group that has been active - the looters! These thugs have quietly
gone around the desolate houses and whisked away valuables that they could lay their hands on.
Police say that it could be the handiwork of the localites who are well versed with the layout
of the houses.
Wonder how heartless people can be!
(c) Well cleaners, Electricians and Plumbers in Demand.
With several wells having got filled up with slush, cleaning them up has become a priority
job. Sadly, the rates begin from Rs.15,000/- depending upon the depths of the wells and the
quantum of muck accumulated. The availability of clean, breathable air is a must for the guys
lowering themselves into the wells. Similarly, electrical repair work in an inundated three
bedroom house could cost up to Rs.20,000/- The plumber's costs can, thus, be extrapolated!
The reason that the service providers give is that such services cannot be provided completely
free of cost!
The cleaning phase is on and the coordinating authorities have asked for donations in kind viz. disinfectants, rubber gloves, gum boots and connected cleaning material, including brooms. After that will begin the arduous task of reconstruction/refurbishment which will go on for a long while. Saw a crazy message from some idiot, on What'sApp, that Keralites need things like brooms, disinfectants and other cleaning material and not money, because they're rich. What an irresponsible statement it is!
Tailpiece.
Today was a sunny day. It was nice to enjoy the warmth of the sun, which looked so distant and remote during the previous weeks of deluge.
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