Under an umbrella, where hope trumps trauma

For Sajna, Naseema, Fathima, and Ramlath, the image of the intense debris flow that killed people in their sleep refuses to fade from memory.

- Manoj Viswanathan @ Kochi

In a moment, they lost their houses, livelihood, and their beloved. Even a year after a series of landslides ripped off their lives, the survivors are yet to overcome the emotional trauma.

While repeated counselling sessions have helped ignite hope, rebuilding life has been a challenge.