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Andhra Pradesh
Stark reminders of a catastrophe
By Our Special Correspondent
HYDERABAD,
SEPT. 29.
It was precisely this day on September 28 96 years ago that the Musi, familiar to Hyderabadis as a quiet flowing river, had devastated the city in the worst-ever deluge.
The large tree in front of Osmania General Hospital, which saved the lives of 150 people from the 1908 flood, is one of the very few and fast diminishing reminders of the catastrophe. It is a sad commentary on the Government's and people's concern for conservation. The place, where the tree stands, has become a haven for people enjoying a siesta. The tree itself is unprotected.
The wooden board documenting the event looks as old as the tree. Few visitors to the place are aware of the catastrophe the tree is witness to.
The place is a fit case for development as a heritage or tourist attraction.
Not long ago, one used to spot plaques in many parts of the city, depicting the highest flood level (HFL) of the river in spate. With rapid urbanisation, the last vestiges are vanishing. One of them is on the wall of a mosque in Petlaburz. (See pictures above).
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