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A Tribute To The NDRF

It was while coming back from a beautiful family trip that we heard the news.

"Chennai faces worst rains since 2015" was all that news articles read. As the clouds covered the sky like a thick dark blanket, spreading an aura of gloominess and despair, we students who used to dream of such opportunities of holidays for heavy rains were devastated. Online classes were once again imposed upon us as a measure to ensure our safety from the heavy rains. WhatsApp chats and statuses overflowed with pictures and videos of flooded roads and Velachery turning into Venice. The opening of lakes like Chembarambakkam were being live streamed like a reality show on news channels. 

Amidst all this were the citizens of Chennai, stuck in their houses of which some were , unfortunately, flooded with water as people tried to safeguard themselves, their electrical appliances and valuables from the water.

It was in such a dire situation that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was deployed to help and rescue the citizens. From deploying boats to helping people reach safe places, they were the real saviors of the day. I fortunately got the esteemed opportunity to meet the NDRF team members who were staying at our school. Hearing their brave stories like how they saved women and children stuck in a flooded area in Gandhinagar, and the simple statement of "it is a god given opportunity that we are able to save people's lives ", and listening to them express how proud they are to serve their country and rescue other people, makes me go, aren't these the kind of people we're supposed to be talking about? The ones who sacrifice the safety and warmth of their own home and hearth to save those in need of help?

Not just the NDRF,  countless other people such as doctors and soldiers are working to save all of us and are acting as the symbol of humanity. Let us show our support in whatever way we can, a thank you from our side goes a long way in their hearts and keeps them motivated. A big salute to the NDRF, with an even bigger thank you, for all the lives you've saved . I feel proud to have been able to meet and talk to such great people in my life : )

Comments

  1. MystiqueNovember 14, 2021 at 12:52 PM

    Proud to know that people like you appreciate the valuable help that is done by NRDF, legit got goosebumps, kudos to you :) !

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    1. Avanthika SVNovember 14, 2021 at 12:56 PM

      Thankss mystique, they totally deserve much more appreciation than this!!

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  2. UnknownNovember 14, 2021 at 9:56 PM

    This should be especially dedicated to the soldiers who are freezing in the boders in order to protect us

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    1. Avanthika SVNovember 14, 2021 at 10:43 PM

      Yes, if we all are safe at our homes it's only because of our brave soldiers sacrificing so much and withstanding the harsh climatic conditions at our borders...

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  3. UnknownNovember 14, 2021 at 11:42 PM

    Such a good thought and initiative!Kudos and salute to NDRF along with our precious doctors,nurses and soldiers for protecting and saving people without worrying about themselves🙌🙏

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  4. ShankarDecember 5, 2021 at 3:07 PM

    Nice.. keep writing..

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