This report, like all the other web and television reports, talks about the cyclone that will hit South India today and the disruption to normal life that is expected because of the heavy rains. But there are also tiny bright spots that need to be mentioned. The sun peeked hesistantly behind ominous gray clouds this morning and there has not been a drop of rain for the last several hours offering a much needed respite.

The water appears to be receding on some of the major roads and electricity was restored in a lot of areas last night and this morning. It looks like a normal Chennai day in October. Let us see what is in store as the rest of the day unfolds. For now, it is indeed a good morning.