The Water Took Us Away

Priyanshu Sinha

Summary

On a rainy day, an earthquake strikes, followed by a tsunami warning for the Digha region. Chaos erupts as people rush to escape. Umla and her family flee in their car, taking a shortcut through a forest. The road is blocked by a fallen tree, and they're forced to continue on foot. Suddenly, the tsunami hits. In the panic and rising waters, Umla is separated from her family and trapped under a log. She's injured, bleeding, and alone in the forest. 
As the tsunami waves return, she's swept away, suffering severe injuries, including the loss of her arms. She briefly regains consciousness in a destroyed house, only to realize her dire state—and that the severed hand beside her is her own. The final wave hits, and she is consumed completely by the water. 
This haunting story highlights the terrifying power of natural disasters and the heartbreaking fragility of life in their path.

Duration: 7 minutes (00:06:45)
Publishing date: 2025-03-24; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —