Sir: As we all know, summer will soon be at its peak. The mercury has already touched 40°C. Many birds die in summer due to lack of water. It is my request to people to place water pots for thirsty birds on terraces, compound walls and balconies. The kind of weather we have today is because of our own doing. We have made our environment toxic in the name of technology and scientific development. One way to compensate for that loss is to care for whatever is left. By providing a little water, we can save many birds from perishing in the scorching heat. No act of kindness is too small. MUNIBA FAROOQI Karachi