The mid day temperature has been hovering around 40 degree celsius for the last three weeks in most parts of Kerala, which is rather unusual for the month of March. This is the third summer months Anna and I spend in Kerala and it has not bee so hot previously! Many parts of the state experience scarcity of water. The reservoirs of water which is the source of hydro-electric power are becoming dry. Some tourist destinations which depend on boating do not have enough water in the lakes.
I observed that one uses fifteen litres of water for a hand wash when the tap is fully open during the whole period. But if one were to open the tap partially and close the tap while rinsing hands with soap, one can wash hands in less than three litres of water.
No wonder the environmentalists shout loud, 'take care lest we deplete the earth of its resources'!
On this Easter Sunday, these desert roses in our garden remind me of the immeasurable beauty God has blessed us with for us to richly enjoy!
How privileged we are, to have been given the charge of our environment!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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