Flooded

The southern part of the country is experiencing the worst floods in 100 years with 45,000 people already evacuated, as reported in The Star. Floods are usually common in the east coast at this time of the year. Unfortunately, while the east coast states are prepared, the southern states are taken completely off guard. This havoc has been blamed on Typhoon Utor. More on Typhoon Utor here.

A blogger friend staying in Johor Bahru, Zetty, called me up last night and told me that her house was flooded. Her family had just returned from Bangkok after a holiday, and the next day, her whole house was immersed in water. She and her family lost almost everything in the house, including her father's wedding presents. [Her father just recently re-married]. Her sister, who is also a blogger, was pushed away by the strong current of the rising tide of water. The flood, at its worst, was neck-high.

Hearing Zetty's story, I am sure that it must have been a terrifying experience. I offer my sympathies to Zetty and her family, as well as to other flood victims. It is a test from Allah SWT and we must all persevere and be patient.