20 years after tsunami: Sworn enemies are now thick friends

The 2004 tsunami transformed the lives of Kottilpadu fishermen, dissolving long-standing grudges and fostering communal harmony. Former foes became friends as people from different communities helped each other amid the crisis, creating lasting bonds. The disaster blurred mental and physical borders, promoting unity among the coastal residents.

20 years after tsunami: Sworn enemies are now thick friends
The 2004 tsunami transformed the lives of Kottilpadu fishermen, dissolving long-standing grudges and fostering communal harmony. Former foes became friends as people from different communities helped each other amid the crisis, creating lasting bonds. The disaster blurred mental and physical borders, promoting unity among the coastal residents.