Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 13Aug 19 My heart goes out to southern Indians affected by the floodsI write to you in reference to your editorial Tragedy in Kerala has ripple effects globally (August 12).This piece shed light on the present crisis in Kerala and the suffering of its people, stranded amid the floods.Kochi airport was shut down due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Flights were cancelled causing a lot of stress for passengers who wished to flee the natural catastrophe unravelling in the southern Indian state.Kerala is facing its second flooding disaster in two years. The government has warned Keralans to be cautious and stay safe. In the state of Karnataka, where I live, northern cities like Belagavi, Hubli, Dharwad and many others have also been affected by the heavy rainfall. We witnessed preventable loss of human life as well as heavy damages to the infrastructure and housing.From now on, we must stay prepared for the eventuality of such catastrophes every monsoon season. There is no stopping nature’s fury.K Ragavan, Bengaluru