The Impact Of Tsunami In Kerala

Kerala is well-known for its beautiful costal areas.Majority of people resides this area are fishermen.If the sea is gentle and calm,they are safe enough to go insearch of their livelyhood.But if not,they are banned from going.One canot predict the consequences of rough sea. Kerala experienced the first ever tsunami in its memorable history on twenty sixth December 2004.When it  occurred, people could not understand the magnitude of the disaster caused by these monstrous waves. The changee that occured in the sea initially attracted the curiosity of the people. The situation suddenly changed and high amplitude waves invaded the low-lying coastal tracts of the southern districts of Kerala claiming 175 lives, leaving thousands injured and homeless and causing damage to properties worth crores of rupees. The Sumatra-Andaman mega-thrust earthquake of magnitude 9.1 on the Richter scale, which had its epicentre at 257 km south-southeast of Banda-Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia had caused these killer waves, which caused mischieves on the shores of south Asia.The rage full sea abducted many children from their parents.The effects of tsunami were experienced  throughout the coasts of Kerala. But the impact was not uniform throughout the areas.The most important factor that we have to do is educating people about tsunami and the signs that nature provides before a tsunami hits the coast.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Kerala,the land of backwaters is famous for many boat races in association with some festivals.Among them Nehru Trophy Boat race is worthreading.It is a popular vallam kali(boat race)  held in the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha district in every year on the second saturday of August.The most popular item of this race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence in English it is also known as snake boat race.This beautiful boat race is a major tourist attraction.In 1952,Jawaharlal Nehru,the first prime minister of India visited Kerala.He was exited of sailing in a snake boat and with much pleasure and  donated a rolling trophy to be awarded to the winner of the race.The trophy is a replica of a snake-boat in silver, placed on wooden abacus.Famous Karichal Chundan winning the Nehrutrophy Boat Race in 14 times.Karichal chundan is the Fastest chundan in NehruTrophy Boat Race in the Year 2011.People from distant places are coming to participate in this great waterfestival.Keralites residing all around the world should be proud of this great event.It's really a feast to our eyes.