Have you ever observed any disaster in your locality? Explain.

Flooding during cyclone Vardah was observed in the locality. It started with increasing rainfall and high winds. The high winds caused several branches to break from the trees and also uprooted several others. Soon the drains in the locality started overflowing and caused water to accumulate on the streets. The water started entering the lower levels of buildings. People who lived on the ground floors were forced to move to the higher floors. The electricity went out after some time leaving the locality in darkness. After two days of incessant rainfall, the rain stopped, but the water took another two days to recede. After the water levels went down, the entire locality was covered in rubbish and debris. There was a threat of contamination of the drinking waters as it is sourced through deep tubewells. Also, decaying and rotting debris could have caused an epidemic, but it was prevented by the prompt action of the municipal workers who worked tirelessly to remove the dirt. The electricity returned on the third day but the communication lines took some more time. Food was rationed with neighbours helping out each other as the stock in the locality shops were damaged. Preference was given to children, and the elders and everybody tried their outmost to make the locality functional and liveable again.