Indian Cyclone

I have been reading lately about the cyclones in India. They are actually very devastating, ruining many peoples homes and land. Recently, Indian officers banned the exporting of rice and other crops so that the government can help it's people recover. Since the cyclone hit, thousands of people have been injured and died. However, with the help of the government and other Indian cities, places like Bangladesh, where the cyclone had very disastrous effects, can rebuild themselves.

I had mentioned in a previous blog about the ENSO effects in India more than a century ago. In that case, the natural disaster caused drought and crop failure, however the government's incapacity to help is what caused the famine.

Now, cyclones are not uncommon in India, they actually can happen a couple of times a year. Yet, the government is now helping to make sure that it's people are ok. this is a major difference that I have seen and I'm glad that it is happening.