Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 8 Aug 18The Indonesian earthquake had traumatic consequencesWith reference to your story Death toll rises from powerful earthquake on Indonesia’s Lombok as tourists flee (August 7) about the recent earthquake and casualties was sad to read. Thousands of buildings have been damaged, power has been cut and normal life has been disrupted due to the earthquakes.The tremor was powerful and felt on neighbouring islands.Bali is a famous tourist spot. Indonesia is dependent on tourism revenue and this earthquake will affect its revenue.As Indonesian authorities rescue trapped people and many hotels where tourists stay are shaken by the tremors, spare a thought for the biggest tragedy to hit Indonesia in recent years. I pray for a return to normality in Indonesia and a speedy recovery for those injured.K Ragavan, Bangalore