Living in India through floods and famines, I thought, had prepared me for the worst of climate change elsewhere in the world. Almost, because I knew well to stay at home today. Because it is flooding outside right now.
The whole NSW region, Sydney specially, has been continously battered by rain and winds since early this morning. The memes are out, and still coming in. Roads are flooded, trains have stopped, underground stations are flooded too, and people are stranded. Just like that time.
But the one thing that separates this reality with what was witnessed back home, was that NSW was prepared. The oncoming storm was called out weeks ago, and warnings were issued well in advance. People still tried to get to work, but I guess most are safe.
Some pics:
As of right now, there are no deaths reported. Two deaths have been reported. Far less than what is otherwise expected.
There is no fighting nature. All that we can do is to be prepared.
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