Sunday, October 15, 2023

Victory of Hope Over pessimism (An imaginary story On Uttarakhand floods)

The day was bright and sunny, on the banks of river Nandini, a family of four, in their small abode resides. The happy family consists of parents and their two children. Ravi, being the head of the family, is a Shapard and a worker in the countryside factory. The day was 12 August, and the sun with its furious fury of heat, baking the river Nandakini.Ravi took leave from his daily activity, to stay with the family. Ravi, with his wife Parimala and children Kosi and Amber, in the shade of their abode resting. Parimala is busy with her daily chores. Ravi with his children, hooked on to the television, were seriously imbibed into the content. The family was happy and content, with whatever they did. Ravi has the financial muscle, and can even stay in the countryside. His love for nature, made him decorate a house near the Nandakini river. The equation was simple for the family, to work hard and stay happy inside their tiny reside of theirs. The furious sun was at its animated best, with the unbearable heat. The family was drenched with sweat. The cooler in the corner, which was bought by Ravi lately, was not sufficient to enervate the sun's fury. Suddenly, breaking news started to flash on the glassy-donning television set. The sweating Ravi was moved by the news that was mirrored by his TV set. Ravi, says to Parimala, dear there is a piece of breaking news on TV, regarding heavy rains in our area, and they are warning people, who live near the banks of a river, to leave their abode. Seeing the weather, Ravi was perplexed, because at present sun is sending heat waves in their place. Ravi not a believer of forecast stations, was cozily moved to the nearest chair and started to mount on it. Ravi, who was moved at first glance by the breaking news, went into the normal state and continued to follow the incoming programs on TV. Unconcerned, a look of the family, not measuring the future rumble was a concern to heavenly gods. It was noon, and with her sweet smile, Parimala invited the complete family to take their lunch. With a hefty smile Ravi, the family of four, having their lunch in carving customs. Something peaches in their mind of Ravi, indicating that it's a lull before the storm. Ravi was disturbed but stashed his feelings from his family. Suddenly, the weather became overcast, and signs of rumble started to disturb the family. Unnerved by the weather, the family started to have their lunch, sirens in their area were ringing and the family thought about leaving their abode. Suddenly, with the irate lightning, striking the river Nandakini, heavy rains started its downpour. In no time their abode got washed away, in mighty Nandakini, all four in the river trying to hold on to the timber of their abode washed away by the heavy flow.5 minutes into the furious Nandakini River, the existence was a miracle.15 minutes into the river Nandakini, a family of four, snapped onto the timber, ever losing hope. With the firmness of their belief, made them hold on to the timber, Suddenly Army helicopter's eye, fell on them and they were rescued, with the horrific experience, Ravi bestowed on the feet of the Army people and thanked their brave act.

We can mourn for a minute to the people, who survived and who perished, in the flash flood and remember our defense personnel's brave act. Ending the story, realizing the hardship gone to save them and saluting the Indian Army.

No comments:

Post a Comment