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To: stockman_scott who wrote (170663)	6/29/2009 10:39:38 PM
From: T L Comiskey	Respond to of 362612

Its Later than We Think... INDIA - A blistering heatwave in the Indian capital of New Delhi has triggered RECORD POWER AND WATER SHORTAGES, leading to widespread demonstrations. Thousands of angry protesters have blocked roads and attacked the offices of electricity companies. Dozens of people have died from heat stroke as temperatures soar and residents endure power cuts for up to 12 hours a day. The capital has recorded its highest ever demand for electricity and the system has been unable to cope. Many others have been without regular water supplies for almost a week. Some middle class residents have been sleeping in their air-conditioned cars each night to escape the heat. Temperatures in the mid-40s have gone on and on, crippling the city's infrastructure. Yesterday, Delhi's Chief Minister called an emergency meeting with power suppliers. She admits there has been a complete breakdown and the situation is grim. Hit by drought for the fourth successive year and fed up of the government’s apathy to their woes, thousands of farmers of Chhattarpur block in Jharkhand’s Palamau district have launched a signature campaign seeking “mercy killing” from the President. “In the 2006 drought, farmers sold their bullock cart, goats and other things. In 2007, we sold our piece of land. In the 2008 drought, we were forced to sell the jewellery of our wives. Now what should we sell in the 2009 drought. Should we sell ourselves? We may have been deprived to lead a respectable life but we should be allowed a respectable death." “Chhattarpur block farmers are facing successive drought since 2006. This area lacks basic facilities like irrigation, health facilities, food security. Our crops were destroyed due to scanty rainfall and we did not get crop insurance money.” Besides drawing attention to basic things unavailable in the area, the letter also expresses unhappiness over the indifferent attitude of the government officials towards pending irrigation projects. The governor said, “The government is serious about addressing the concerns of the farmers and no one will be allowed to die due to the drought.” Chhattarpur block, one of the most backward areas of Jharkhand, is facing a drought-like situation this year too. The monsoon is yet to arrive in the state. Palamau region, which falls under the rain shadow area, has been declared drought-hit for five years. The maximum temperature in Palamau has been recorded at 46.2 degrees Celsius (115.6 Fahrenheit) this year.