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The Common Man’s Woes During Monsoons -by Smita

Rain, rain go away- Come again another day. This little childhood rhyme was the prevalent mood of most of the people of the major metropolitan cities of India Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The monsoon fury was so extensive that it led to heavy losses of material and also more importantly the loss of human lives. It was unprecedented and unexpected.

There was an extensive loss of life and property. People were stranded in their own homes and could not move out for couple of days. The civic system came to a halt. Phone lines were disconnected and electricity lines were snapped.            

Life came to a standstill in busy commercial capitals like Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. People of all strata of life suffered. However, the most affected were the poor people who felt the brunt of it. Most of them are daily wage earners but they could not go to work because of the weather conditions. The children and families went hungry for many days. Rations were not given immediately to the people. The floods brought to light the inadequate civic amenities. It led to an outbreak of diseases. It is high time that the authorities wake up and remedial measures are taken. Prior steps should be taken to repair the roadways, waterways and all sewage systems. The officers should be held more responsible and the poor should be evacuated immediately. Rations and aid must reach them quickly.