The water didn’t seem to be receding, and there was no sign of the army bringing rations or rescuing them soon. Aditya sat in frustration, staring at his phone, trying again to charge it using the dynamo from the ceiling fan. It was a desperate attempt.
He had managed to get a small charge, but when he turned it on, the mobile network was still completely down. No calls, no messages—just a blank screen. They were completely cut off, with no way of reaching anyone for help or updates on the rescue.