A
global phenomenon that is observed
(especially in the developing countries) is the frequent recurrence of
draught and flood.
I feel
that we can prevent this up to a large extend if we manage to reign in our
rivers (guiding them to the less irrigated parts) and provide waste water
services.
Though
it may sound simple, it is a Herculean task, but the motivating factor to
accomplish this is “the will to do it” by our city fathers.
Can we
have such banners / links (like the one above) where we just inform the authorities and
they will promptly fix it.
Reminds
me of a news item I saw last week on TV where nice clean water was gushing out from
under a small culvert in Kerala (south India ) It was reported to the authorities and many
experts came and did a lot of investigation but could not locate the source of
the leak !!
Meanwhile the village folks were making best use of the clean water
in the prevailing summer time and water cuts.
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