Sunday, July 26, 2009

Long term effect of Aila

The cyclone, Aila, not only uprooted trees and flooded towns and villages. It also destroyed crops like banana in its wake and has reportedly disturbed the rains this year. Fruit arrival in the markets has dwindled and food prices are soaring in amticipation of bad cropping season.

Naturally the poor will suffer the most. The poor have a bigger stake in environment and must be told so. All well meaning citizens and NGO's may like to come forward to create an awareness movement for common man.