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**Title:** The Wisdom of Kovid's Banana Tree House
**Summary:**
In a low-lying village prone to flooding, Kovid, a forward-thinking resident, builds a house using banana trees, much to the amusement and criticism of the villagers, including his friend Maqbool and Kovid's own wife, Mala. However, when a severe flood hits the village, Kovid's innovative house remains above water. The villagers, including Maqbool and his family, are forced to seek shelter in Kovid's banana tree house, saving their lives. As the flood displaces the entire village, Kovid opens his unique home to everyone, providing safety until the waters recede. Through this act, Kovid earns the respect and admiration of the villagers, who come to appreciate his foresight and kindness.
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1. **Weather Change**: It starts raining again in the village.
2. **Location**: The village is located in a very low-lying area, prone to flooding.
3. **Characters Introduced**:
* Kovid (husband)
* Mala (wife)
* Ritu (child)
* Muqbool (villager with wife Selina)
4. **Event**: Kovid cuts down many banana trees, intending to build a house with them.
5. **Purpose of Banana Tree House**: Kovid claims it's for their good, anticipating a flood.
6. **Village Reaction**: The villagers, including Muqbool, mock Kovid's idea of a banana tree house.
7. **Inclement Weather**: The rain intensifies, and the village starts to flood.
8. **Consequence of Flood**: The entire village is submerged in water, causing distress among residents.
9. **Kovid's Preparation Pays Off**: Kovid, Mala, and Ritu seek shelter in their banana tree house.
10. **Villagers Seek Help**: Muqbool, Selina, and others, struggling with the flood, discover Kovid's house.
11. **Change of Heart**: Muqbool apologizes for underestimating Kovid's foresight.
12. **Humanitarian Act**: Kovid offers shelter to all villagers in his banana tree house until the flood subsides.
13. **Successful Rescue**: Everyone in the village is rescued and sheltered in the banana tree house.
14. **Outcome**: The flood eventually subsides, and order is restored to the village.