Chennai is going through one of the worst rainfall spells this year, and the news channel tickers are on non-stop. Rains are a regular in every region, every year- but why should it cause so much concern and worry to the residents? I am back in my city for the festive season and haven't been able to step out in the last few days! How do we explain to the kids about this natural phenomenon and why it is creating so much havoc in the city?
As Chennai braces for yet another scary monsoon season, memories of the 2015 floods are hard to forget.
Knee-deep water inside houses, people losing out on essentials and smaller homes being wiped out, and struggling to find essentials for daily sustenance- Chennai and coastal parts of TN is gearing up to face yet another rainfall that IMD has given a red alert for.
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- How are you engaging the kids at home?
- How do you explain to them what's happening outside and why it is raining non-stop?!
We help with this conversation starter that breaks down facts for the young minds. Read this on our Instagram handle below:
Also, don't forget to tune in to our special podcast that explains all about cyclones to children on our #IAmNotBored series. Tune in to the podcast below and stay tuned to new episodes every Tuesday.
Mansi Zaveri
