The whole world is suffering from abnormal weather changes. If it is not one thing it is another, and it is the extremes these changes go through which cause our countries droughts and excessive flooding.

We all saw the damages caused by the recent floods in England. Many Australians faced similar destruction to their homes and properties. In particular, in Queensland the price of Bananas rose to over $12 a kilo due to the loss of many Banana Plantations from a cyclone. Other businesses destroyed resulted in loss of workers losing jobs creating abnormal unemployment.

The Tourism industry lost millions of dollars in lost revenue from the lack of visitors coming to Australia; this affected hundreds of people losing their jobs.

In 2006, many hundreds of people lost their lives through floods in different countries. Japan suffered deadly landslides and torrential rain causing loss of homes and businesses. China, South Korea, and Asia all suffered similar destruction and loss of lives.

Often it is these catastrophes, which result in building a stronger community. People tend to work together, helping and supporting one another through this time. It is great to see other countries pitch in and help the ones suffering the disasters. Never knowing when their own will suffer a similar fate and need help themselves.

The Tsunami a few years ago affected millions of people. Starting from an earthquake, but it was the strength of the ocean leashing its fury on those countries that caused astronomical loss of lives for many countries.

No country is safe from damage by flooding. We all need to learn how to deal with this type of damage. Loss of loved ones affects everyone for years. Some lose their homes, while others escape with minor injuries and damage. This can leave many scars on families, although the unseen mental and physical scars or damage which last for years are the hardest to treat. Apart from these things, there are the simple everyday things that we all take for granted.

Things like the loss of photos of loved ones, they are irreplaceable. The lost mementos of special birthdays, weddings, and various other events, lost forever. This adds to the stress and mental strain on families living day to day. Not knowing where their next meal will come from, if in fact they get one.

Life is tough for them, and having to cope and survive the normal every day things, which we take for granted, is unbelievable. We all need to help people in this situation, because you never know when you may find yourself in the same predicament.

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