Letters to The Editor — June 3, 2025

War and truce

Ukraine seems to rise like a phoenix, with or without the support of the Americans. The drone attack is retaliation by Ukraine that has taken Russia by surprise (‘World’ page, June 2). The age-old adage has been proved right again. In a war there are no winners. Is it not time for the warring nations to call a truce?

P.R. Ravinder,

Hyderabad

There are two wars that need to end — Russia- Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza war. As the United States President seems to want to don the role of global peacemaker, he should step up efforts to get all sides to agree to talk durable peace.

Sreelekha P.S.,

Secunderabad

Forecast and on the ground

The indigenously developed new weather system, Bharat forecast system, will definitely improve the accuracy of forecasts. But the more crucial aspect of handling inclement weather is the preparedness of the local administration. Flood proofing and improving related-infrastructure should be given priority. There only seems to be fire-fighting every monsoon.

Thomas Palocaren,

Vellore, Tamil Nadu