Cyclone Amphan: Blessing in disguise for labourers, electricians
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Double trouble
In the midst of dealing with a pandemic, West Bengal was struck by a natural disaster - Cyclone Amphan; but one disaster seems to be alleviating pain caused by the other.
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Lockdown worries
With the announcement of the nationwide lockdown, people who did odd jobs to earn their money were left out in the rain.
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Silver lining
But, the rain and hail from the cyclone has bought these workers a source of income, with most houses affected some way or the other, electricians, labourers and plumbers are back in demand.
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Civic duties
With a shortage of manpower, civic authorities are also employing labourers en masse to clear uprooted trees and restore power supply lines.
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Money matters
Many workers, who were without income for two months are now earning at least Rs 250 a day, thanks to the cyclone.