India, Oct. 31 -- India's eastern coast is prone to cyclones and storms that hit it at regular intervals. Nature once again tested India's resilience this week when Cyclone Motha hit eastern states of Odisha, Telangana unleashing torrential rains causing death and destruction. Railway lines lay submerged, trains halted for hours, and passengers stranded as a deep depression born over the Bay of Bengal causing rain and storm. It is yet another indication that cyclones are getting more frequent, more intense, and more unpredictable.
The swift response by the administration and law enforcement prevented what could have easily become a major crisis. Yet, beneath this commendable action lies a deeper question: how well prepared is India for the...