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Extreme Weather in India: Visualizing Life Loss Statistics

India, with its diverse climate and vast geographical expanse, is increasingly bearing the brunt of extreme weather conditions. In recent years, the frequency and intensity of these extreme events have surged, driven in part by climate change. This escalating pattern has had a dire impact on human life, with thousands losing their lives annually due to natural disasters like floods, droughts, and storms.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), over 1304 people lost their lives in 2022 alone due to natural calamities, marking a sharp rise from previous years. Cyclones, such as Cyclone Fani and Cyclone Amphan, have wreaked havoc along the eastern coast, displacing millions and causing numerous fatalities.

Floods remain a perennial threat, with states like Assam, Bihar, and Kerala witnessing devastating inundations. In 2022, floods claimed over 605 lives, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). We created this infographic that explores the stark increase in weather-related fatalities in India focusing on the most vulnerable regions.

Agriculture and the danger of lightning

Agriculture is one of the most vulnerable occupations when it comes to extreme weather, particularly lightning. Farmers and agricultural workers often spend long hours outdoors, increasing their risk of lightning strikes. According to the National Weather Service Lightning Fatalities of India, lightning accounted for over 53.2% of all deaths caused by natural disasters in 2022, with a significant proportion of victims being farmers.

In 2022, Bihar experienced notably high death rates due to thunderstorms and lightning, with 236 fatalities. Madhya Pradesh and UP are among other states with high amounts of deaths due to lightning. Several factors contribute to this alarming trend. These states are geographically prone to severe thunderstorms and lightning, especially during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. Bihar particularly experiences intense storms that bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and frequent lightning strikes. As a significant portion of the population relies on agriculture, requiring them to work outdoors, this increases their exposure to lightning strikes, as they often lack safe shelters during sudden storms.

Additionally, there is a lack of widespread awareness and education about lightning safety in rural areas. Many people are unaware of the necessary precautions to take during thunderstorms, such as avoiding open fields, seeking proper shelter, and staying away from trees and tall objects. Moreover, infrastructure in rural regions is often inadequate. The absence of lightning rods and other protective measures in homes and public buildings leaves people vulnerable.

Combining geographical vulnerability, occupational exposure, lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient emergency response contribute to the high death rates from thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Preparedness and reducing deaths from Cyclones

The Super Cyclone of 1999 was a catastrophic event that devastated Odisha, India. With wind speeds exceeding 260 km/h and a storm surge up to 7 meters high, it caused unprecedented destruction. Over 10,000 people lost their lives, and millions were left homeless. The cyclone destroyed infrastructure, agriculture, and livestock, leading to severe economic losses and long-term hardship for the affected communities.

In recent years, Odisha has made significant strides in cyclone preparedness and disaster management. By 2022, the state had implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of cyclones. These included the construction of robust cyclone shelters and embankments, improving early warning systems, and conducting regular community awareness and preparedness programs. The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has played a crucial role in coordinating these efforts.

The state has also invested in modern technology for real-time weather monitoring and forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate warnings. During cyclones, efficient evacuation plans and pre-positioning of relief materials have significantly reduced casualties and damage. The state’s proactive approach and community involvement have transformed Odisha into a model for disaster resilience, showcasing how effective planning and preparedness can mitigate the impact of natural disasters. The initiatives have become a case study for the other states and improved preparedness which reduced the deaths from extreme cyclones.

Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Climate change significantly contributes to extreme weather events, leading to increased floods, heavy rains, high winds, thunderstorms, and lightning. In 2022, these phenomena had a profound impact on Indian states.

Rising global temperatures cause more evaporation, leading to increased moisture in the atmosphere. This results in heavier and more unpredictable rainfall, often causing flash floods. Indian states like Assam and Bihar experienced severe floods due to excessive monsoon rains exacerbated by climate change.

Additionally, warming oceans contribute to the intensity of cyclones and storms. Higher sea surface temperatures provide more energy for storms, leading to stronger winds and increased rainfall. Coastal states like Odisha and West Bengal faced more intense cyclones, with destructive high winds and storm surges.

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cyclone amphan: আয়লা তো ‘শিশু’, বাংলার উপকূলে উম্পুনের সর্বোচ্চ গতি ১৮০ কিমি! রাজ্যে ব্যাপক ক্ষতি – cyclone amphan with wind speeds of 180 kmph in west bengal’s costal angle, 3 people already died হাইলাইটস বাংলার সুন্দরবন উপকূলে সর্বোচ্চ ১৮০ কিলোমিটার গতিতে ঝড় বইল। তবে, বেশ কয়েকঘণ্টা ধরে টানা ঝড় চলছে ১৫০-১৭০ কিলোমিটার।

[ddroad72]

My city just had a category 2 cyclone that left a trail of destruction in its wake. Most of the people don't have water or electricity and it is absolutely impossible to maintain social distancing in this situation.

I don't know how much more we can take.

[jedi-anakin]

2020 – what happened so far

(it’s impossible to include all, but I try my best)

January

January 1 – Palau became the first country to ban sun creams containing ingredients that are harmful to coral and marine life.

January 2 – The government of New South Wales, Australia, declares a state of emergency whilst the government of Victoria, Australia declares a state of disaster amid large bushfires that have killed as many as 500 million animals.

January 3 – A US drone strike at Baghdad International Airport kills Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi paramilitary leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

January 5 – Iran pulls out of the 2015 nuclear deal, will not limit its uranium enrichment.

January 7 – 56 people are reported killed and over 200 injured in a crush at the funeral of general Qasem Soleimani in the city of Kerman, Iran.

January 7 – A 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, island's largest in a century, kill 1 person and destroy 800 homes.

January 8 – Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 is shot down by Iran's armed forces shortly after takeoff from Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, killing all 176 people on board.

January 8 – Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are stepping back as "senior" royals, will work towards becoming financially independent.

January 16 – The impeachment trial of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, begins in the US Senate.

January 26 – Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant dies in a helicopter crash.

January 30 – The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the outbreak of the disease as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

January 31 – The United Kingdom and Gibraltar formally withdraw from the European Union at 11PM (GMT), beginning an 11-month transition period.

January 2020 was the hottest January in recorded history according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

February

February 3 – Cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3711 passengers quarantined in Yokohama port, Japan after cases of coronavirus found on board.

February 5 – The US Senate acquits US president Donald Trump on articles of impeachment.

February 8 – 20 people dies in a mall shooting in Thailand.

February 9 – Deaths from the Coronavirus overtake those of Sars (2003) with 813 deaths worldwide.

February 10 – More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the worst bushfire seasons ever, 46 million acres burnt, over 1 billion animals killed, 34 people dead.

February 11 – Snow falls in Baghdad, Iraq, for only the second time in a century.

February 23 – First major coronavirus outbreak in Europe in Italy with 152 cases and three deaths, prompting emergency measures, locking down 10 towns in Lombardy.

February 23 – China's Supreme Leader Xi Jinping describes the country's coronavirus outbreak as the China's largest health emergency since 1949.

February 24 – Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act.

February 29 – Luxembourg becomes the first country in the world to make all public transport in the country (buses, trams, and trains) free to use.

February 29 – A conditional peace agreement is signed between the United States and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar. The U.S. begins gradually withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

March

March 8 – Italy places 16 million people in quarantine, more than a quarter of its population, in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19. A day later, the quarantine is expanded to cover the entire country, becoming the first country to apply this measure nationwide.

March 9 – International share prices fall sharply in response to a Russo-Saudi oil price war and the impact of COVID-19. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plunges more than 2,000 points, the largest fall in its history up to that point. Oil prices also plunge by as much as 30% in early trading, the biggest fall since 1991.

March 11 – The World Health Organization declares the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic with 121,564 cases worldwide and 4,373 deaths.

March 11 – Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison for a criminal sex act and rape in New York.

March 12 – Global stock markets crash. The Dow Jones Industrial Average goes into free fall, closing at over −2,300 points, the worst losses for the index since 1987.

March 13 – The government of Nepal announces that Mount Everest will be closed to climbers and the public for the rest of the season due to concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia.

March 14 – Spain goes into lockdown after COVID-19 cases in the country surge.

March 16 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 2,997, the single largest point drop in history and the second-largest percentage drop ever at 12.93 percent, an even greater crash than Black Monday (1929).

March 17 – European leaders close the EU's external and Schengen borders for at least 30 days in an effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 17 – The island of Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines, is placed under the enhanced community quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

March 18 – The European Broadcasting Union announces that the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 will be cancelled due to COVID-19 in Europe, the first cancellation in the contest's 64-year history.

March 20 – The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 10,000 as the total number of cases reaches a quarter of a million.

March 20 – Smoke from Australian bushfires killed more people than the fires - 417 vs 33 according to new study published in "Medical Journal of Australia."

March 22 – A prison riot in Colombia, which was sparked by coronavirus fears, left 23 inmates dead and another 83 injured.

March 24 – Indian PM Narendra Modi orders a 21 day lockdown for world's second most populous country of 1.3 billion people.

March 26 – Global COVID-19 cases reach 500,000, with nearly 23,000 deaths confirmed. American cases exceed all other countries, with 81,578 cases and 1,180 deaths.

March 28 – North Korea launched an unidentified projectile off the coast of Japan. This is the sixth launch in the last month.

March 30 – The price of Brent Crude Oil falls 9% to $23 per barrel, the lowest level since November 2002.

March 30 – The International Olympic Committee and Japan suspend the 2020 Summer Olympics and are rescheduled for July 23 to August 8, 2021.

April

April 2 – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 1 million worldwide.

April 5 – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hospital suffering from coronavirus COVID-19.

April 7 – Japan declares a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, and finalises a stimulus package worth 108 trillion yen (US$990 billion), equal to 20% of the country's GDP.

April 10 – The death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 100,000 globally.

April 14 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it expects the world economy to shrink 3%, the worst contraction since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

April 14 – US President Donald Trump freezes funding for the World Health Organization pending a review, for mistakes in handling the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and for being "China-centric", prompting international criticism.

April 15 – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 2 million worldwide.

April 16 – 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 4 weeks (5.2 million in the last week), wiping out 9 1/2 years of job gains.

April 20 – Oil prices reach a record low.

April 25 – The global death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 200,000.

April 27 – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 3 million worldwide.

April 28 – US Department of Defense releases three declassified videos of possible UFOs from 2004 and 2015.

April 30 – British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen.

May

May 5 – The UK death toll from COVID-19 becomes the highest in Europe.

May 6 – Irish organisation repays a 170 year old favor, raising over $2 million (to date) for US Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation badly affected by coronavirus. In 1840s Choctaw Nation sent $170 to aid Irish potato famine.

May 6 – Hungary has become the first EU member state to lose their democractic status according to the NGO Freedom House.

May 10 – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 4 million worldwide.

May 12 – Gunmen storm a maternity hospital and kill 24 people, including two newborn babies, in Dashte Barchi, a majority-Shia neighborhood of Kabul, Afghanistan.

May 13 – Every African country now has cases of coronavirus COVID-19.

May 14 – The UN warns of a global mental health crisis caused by isolation, fear, uncertainty and economic turmoil.

May 16 – 118-year old American department store JC Penney files for bankruptcy.

May 19 – Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in "Nature Climate Change."

May 19 – Two dams on Tittabawassee River in central Michigan breached by floodwaters, forcing evacuation of thousands of residents.

May 21 – Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh, killing over 100 people and forcing the evacuation of more than 4 million others. It causes over US$13 billion in damage, making it the costliest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean.

May 26 – George Floyd, an African-American man dies after he was handcuffed and lying face down on a city street during an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer kept his knee on Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds despite he was pleading for breath.

May 26 – Costa Rica becomes the first Central American country to legalise same-sex marriage.

May 26 – Twitter adds warning labels to warn about inaccuracies in US President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time.

May 26 – After a recording by a bystander about the arrest of George Floyd went viral the four officers who were present were fired. The same day a demonstrations and protests took place in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.

May 27 – The Chinese National People's Congress votes in favour of national security legislation that prevents subversion, terrorism, separatism and foreign interference in Hong Kong.

May 27 – Spain begins 10 days of mourning for victims of COVID-19.

May 28 – The United States Department of Justice released a joint statement with the FBI, saying they had made the investigation into George Floyd's death "a top priority".

May 29 – Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged him with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, becoming the first white officer in Minnesota to be charged for the death of a black civilian.

May 30 – The first crewed flight of the Dragon 2 is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the first manned spacecraft to take off from U.S. soil since 2011. The next day the spacecraft successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS).

May 31 – Since May 26 over a 100 city in all 50 states in the US was held supporting those seeking justice for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, and speaking out against police brutality.

May 31 – The hacktivist group Anonymous released a video after remaining silent for 3 years demanding justice for George Floyd.

May 31 – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 6 million worldwide.

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Death toll due to cyclone ‘Amphan’ in West Bengal now 98: Mamata Image Source : PTI Death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal now 98, says Mamata The toll in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan has increased to 98 and the state government is releasing Rs 6,250 crore for relief operations, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday.

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ममता बनर्जी ने बताया- चक्रवात अम्फान के कारण बंगाल में अभी तक 98 की मौत फाइल फोटो: ममता बनर्जी कोलकाता पश्चिम बंगाल की सीएम ममता बनर्जी ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि राज्य में चक्रवात ‘अम्फान’ के कारण जान गंवाने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 98 हो गई है। 20 मई को आए इस चक्रवाती तूफान के कारण हजारों परिवार बुरी तरह प्रभावित हुए हैं। अभी तक राज्य के 80 पर्सेंट इलाकों में फिर से बिजली व्यवस्था बहाल कर दी गई है।

[weelectronicstudentreviewstuff]

Pakistan expresses sadness over deaths caused by cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh Image Source : PTI (FILE) Pakistan expresses sadness over deaths caused by cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh…

[vilaspatelvlogs]

पश्चिम बंगाल में बिजली-पानी को तरसे लोग, सरकार ने सेना से मांगी मदद, बांग्लादेश में 5 लाख लोग बेघर हुए

पश्चिम बंगाल में बिजली-पानी को तरसे लोग, सरकार ने सेना से मांगी मदद, बांग्लादेश में 5 लाख लोग बेघर हुए

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पश्चिम बंगाल में लाखों लोग बिजली, पानी को तरसे, हालात खराब होने पर राज्य ने केंद्र सरकार से लगाई गुहार

रेलवे, पोर्ट और प्राइवेट सेक्टर से भी मांगी मदद, गृह मंत्रालय ने एनडीआरएफ की दस और टीमें भेजीं

दैनिक भास्कर

May 23, 2020, 06:33 PM IST

कोलकाता/भुवनेश्वर/ढाका. पश्चिम बंगाल में ‘अम्फान’ तूफान की तबाही से मरने वालों की संख्या शनिवार को बढ़कर 86 हो गई। राज्य में बिजली-पानी की सप्लाई को…

[newscountryindia]

Cyclone Amphan kills 72 in West Bengal; Mamata urges PM Modi to visit affected areas Image Source : PTI Cyclone Amphan Cyclone Amphan has claimed at least 72 lives in West Bengal so far, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday.

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CM mamata banerjee expresses grief over death of a firefighter in howrah | kolkata

CM mamata banerjee expresses grief over death of a firefighter in howrah | kolkata

#কলকাতা: আমফানের বিপর্যয় মোকাবিলায় নেমে মর্মান্তিক ঘটনা ৷ বিদ্যুতের তার জড়িয়ে মৃত্যু দমকলকর্মীর ৷ CESC-র বিরুদ্ধে গাফিলতির অভিযোগ ৷ ঘটনার তদন্ত করে দেখা হবে বলে আশ্বাস দিয়েছেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ৷

মৃত দমকলমন্ত্রী সুকান্ত সিংহা রায়ের মৃত্যুতে শোক প্রকাশ করে মুখ্যমন্ত্রী বলেন, ‘শোক জানাবার ভাষা নেই ৷ অর্থ দিয়ে তো মানুষের প্রাণের…

[miraculousladybug3480]

Hi guys Stay Safe...

I wanted to say some things...

Here is a list of disasters in 2020 from around the world:

Cyclone Amphan. ...

Australia's Black Summer. ...

Russia's Arctic region oil spill. ...

Beirut explosion. ...

Mauritius oil spill. ...

Venezuelan oil spill. ...

Indonesian flash floods. ...

Wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves in the US..

Australian wildfires.

Impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Tensions with Iran.

.Death of Kobe Bryant.

Iowa Caucus chaos.

Harvey Weinstein convicted.

COVID-19 pandemic.

Death of George Floyd.

Typhoon Kills 42 People in Philippines.

Volcano Eruption in the Philippines Kills 39 People.

Earthquake kills 41 People in Turkey.

Flash Floods in Indonesia Kill 66 People.

Hurricane Laura Kills 77 in the U.S.

Dominican Republic and Haiti. 

Cyclone Amphan Kills More Than 85.

In 2020, there were a total of 416 natural disasters events worldwide.....

Please Stay INSIDE !!!... Stay safe & Hope this world heals....................... 

[khabrisala]

Pakistan expresses sadness over deaths caused by cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh Image Source : PTI (FILE) Pakistan expresses sadness over deaths caused by cyclone Amphan in India, Bangladesh Pakistan on Saturday expressed sadness over the deaths and widespread devastation caused by cyclone Amphan in India and Bangladesh.

[newsaryavart]

अम्फानः पानी में तैरती रही पिता की लाश, कोई नहीं गया पास.. 9 साल की बच्ची ने देखा कभी न भूलने वाला मंजर Edited By Raghavendra Shukla | टाइम्स न्यूज नेटवर्क | Updated: 23 May 2020, 10:12:00 AM IST…

[purna18]

THE PLAY: 2020

What an year 2020 has been. A big play? Right my friend! I know, like me many of us were planning to turn our dreams into actions, take big long jumps in our personal as well as professional lives. But alas! Our dreams turned into ashes. Sounding a bit dramatical? Ofcourse like this year in itself. Come along, lets read the pages of our half written book:2020. Lets start with the country of festivals- India. We all were celebrating new year, knowing deep into our hearts that corona exists in world, especially China. But did you expect that it will rise up to this level in your country, setting a benchmarking year in the history. Not only India, the corona destroyed the whole world in a manner no one imagined. Everything got stilled, it felt like the Earth skipped a heartbeat, the Earth stopped rotating. We all were shocked and frightened, seeing the near future going away in the unpredictable time zone. The world suffered in the major regions of one's life, like- •The downfall of Economy •Health crisis •Natural disasters •Loss of the major Bollywood actors •Increasing mental health issues •The fight of Racism •Crimes and Misfortune

THE PANDEMIC- COVID-19

Coronavirus hit the world and drastically everything changed. We are locked into houses helplessly. Everyone is fighting with the pandemic in their own way. Let's take the example of India. We all are battling the virus with our respected Prime Minister , Narendra Modi by his principles of Indian mythology. We were all United in every step he took like banging the bells and utensils, lightening lamps, etc. We are all medically aware and hygienic to defeat coronavirus. All of us accepted this new lifestyle happily for the world to get back to normal. In this difficult period, our Doctors and government with the help of civil servants were there with us at every step for our safety and protection, selflessly.

THE DOWNFALL OF ECONOMY

Due to the pandemic situation in this whole world, the scenario of Economy completely changed. The coins got flipped. Every country which was doing well in their respective fields lost it all. The treasure and funds all got into saving the people from this deadly virus. Hospitals were turned into isolation wards, sanitation of the country took over any other development. Also the migrant workers started moving back to their home towns as many of them lost their jobs. Unemployment in the world is at its peak. This made a huge hole into the pockets of common man as well as the economic conditions of a country.

NATURAL DISASTERS

It all started with the Australian Bush Fire. It showed no signs of slowing or stopping down. 400 people with many animals and natural habitation were killed due to the inhalation of hazardous smoke. Then comes the Indonesia. Indonesian floods forced 4 lakh people to leave their homes and move to other parts. Around 66 people lost their lives. Sad. Volcanic eruption in Philippines showed no sympathy towards the world. It left the world dry in ashes and smoke. Earthquakes had been a major part of this year. Interesting and shocking. Turkey, Carribbean, China, Russia, Philippines and India faced some of the worst earthquakes in the history this year. Locust swarms in East Africa and the parts of India and Asia damaged the crops and yeilds of farmers leaving them in huge loss. Cyclone Amphan hit India and Bangladesh. It created havoc in West Bengaland and Orissa. It killed 12 people in Bengal and was termed as a DEADLY CYCLONE STORM. Forest Fire in Uttarakhand burnes 51.43 hectares of land and left it dead for the animals. Cyclone Nisarg waited no longer and destroyed Maharashtra and other parts of India. Many people were affected by this as well. Floods in Assam affected 5 districts  and over 30,000 people. Crops and domestic animals are at their worst at this stage.

WE LOST SOME FANTASTIC ACTORS

Sushant Singh Rajput's death became a mystery over time. He was a very talented, intelligent and wise actor. Many people assure the government that it is a murder. This death has left  a huge impact in all of our lives because we take so many things around us for granted. The time of self- realisation and self-analysis has began. We also lost Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor. Demise makes my heart sink.

INCREASING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Due to lockdown, many people are facing mental health problems because everyone is going through a very tough time. Battling with their own problems and with coronavirus all together is not an easy work.

THE FIGHT OF RACISM

America has a big issue all together with the coronavirus. It is "RACISM". Black people are fighting for equality and their rights in America which has turned the whole world on. Black lives matter is one of the most trending topic of 2020.

CRIMES AND MISFORTUNES

Even though in such difficult times people are taking steps towards crimes. Rape counts in India are stepping no back. The killing of a pregnant Elephant and many such mishappenings and misleading things are done. Nothing is in place.

THE POSITIVE SIDE

Due to lockdown and shutting down of industries and factories, the nature is healing every second. The ozone layer has shown an immense increase in its density which is a good thing. Everyone is working towards their hobbies and passions, developing their art and skills. This has bought a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure in our minds. We all should look towards the positive side of the crisis and evolve through the tough screening that God is sending us for.

THE HALF BOOK

Above all this, we should be optimistic and motivated for the remaining half of 2020. It's not over yet, we all can together change the stars of our lives by just doing what is right and helping each other. Let's together write the half incomplete book in a positive manner and help everyone around us fight their battles with courage and kindness. Let's bring the misfortunes to an end. Let's all hold our hands together and show the world the power of unity. It is correctly said that "United we stand, divided we fall." Let's end this year on a positive note. Let's all of us erase the coronavirus from world and be back to normal. I can't wait to see my world growing and glowing again. Prayers have made a big impact in saving our lives. Let's save each other. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you Purna Jain.

[nisja888]

So just yesterday a severe cyclone, Amphan, hit the states of Orissa, West Bengal in India, and Bangladesh and I'm seeing all these posts and photos of window panes of hotels shattered, trees uprooted, flooded streets, electricity poles in shambles etc etc but what I am not seeing is a post for all the stray dogs and cats and other animals that died, the storm was severe enough to sway a concrete building, to crush electricity poles, to uproot trees; imagine in what pain and helplessness must have the strays died. it just freezes me to think about that. yeah concrete fell off and window panes shattered and poles fell and trees fell but my heart goes out to those innocent, helpless stray animals that did not deserve to die in that soul crushing way. hopefully they find a better life, or even anything better than a life after death.