Sadly, I’m not referring to the song from the Beverly Hills Cop. Our state is grappling with the worst drought in 100 years! If the last few days are anything to go by, it’s only going to get worse from here on.. And God forbid we have to face the wrath of the Rain Gods for not taking care of Mother Earth, with intermittent showers and long, dry spells! While we will conveniently reach out for the AC remotes and a chilled summer drink or better still leave the city in search of cooler climes, the ones suffering will be our street animals.
So lets “Each One, Place One” bowl outside our windows or at a strategic location away from car and foot traffic and make it our responsibility to maintain, clean and fill them up with fresh potable water everyday, so our animals and birds don’t have to suffer from thirst in this sweltering heat! Rope in local shopkeepers to help and the neighbourhood children who can empty out their water bottles in these bowls hence not adding to the already existing water shortage!
Come on, Mumbaikars! As always, please come forward!
urdhvi 