Explain the impact of the cyclone that affected Odisha in the year 1999.
From the chapter the Weather the Storm in Ersama
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The super cyclone was a devastating storm. Heavy and incessant rain filled the darkness. It washed the houses away and destroyed hundreds of villages. It killed thousands of people and uprooted a large number of trees. There were dead bodies all around. People became homeless and many children who had lost their parents became orphans. This crazed destruction continued for the next 36 hours. The condition seemed grim after the super cyclone. Men and youth worked on arranging for food and shelter. While women took care of the cooking and looking after orphaned and injured. Prashant and other volunteers thought that orphans would be devoid of love and affection which was their important need. Proper love is always required for the better psychological development of a child.
Looking at this havoc, Prashant shows true leadership qualities. He motivates people for self-help. His young energy works miracles in awakening people to fight with the after-effects of the super cyclone.