What Does It Really Like to Live Through Disaster Especially During The Flood Times Now
As massive flood has hit different part of places in Malaysia, recently a web developer and part-time photographer, Faisal Rahim has written that a lot of people may not know when it comes to flood, there are something which everyone should know on how does those victim feel like. Plus he himself has experience the flood evacuation three times.
He mentioned in the location of his kampung in Sepang, Selangor where it is nearby Kuala Langat River, he has faced floods in 2009 and 2012 alone and the government has built a barrier to separate residents from the river and has helped to prevent from major floods from happening again. And Here is a glimpse of sharing which he wishes to let everyone know during the flood emergency moments.
Surplus of Food Supply
Food will be provided and the supply can last several of months as everyone gives food as aid. But you might face problems on cooking for sure.
Lack of Access to Clean Toilets
All toilets are not functional, as toilet bowls are filled with water where you can’t flush it because the whole area is flooded.
Farmers and Live Stock Face Terrible Losses
During flood time, hundreds cows and goats as well as chickens need to be relocated to different place and as there are no cages or stables to place them a lot of these animals will be drowned to death.
Trees Affected by the Flood
A lot of tree will somehow be damaged when the water is stagnant as fruit trees, flowers and even vegetables will drown in the flood.
Furniture will be Damaged
As those saw dust made cabinets, cupboards and dining tables will expands after submerged in water and even hardwood doors also will be damaged during flood times.
Goodbye to Carpets and Rubber Mats
As if your house are often hit by flood, then usually they will convert the house floor to tiles instead due to easier to be cleaned.
Wild animals will Emerge
As those wild animals such as snakes, and other scary wildlife might appear during flood times and you be scared if you saw them.
Wild Animals climbs tree for safety
All time of animals will climb trees to protect themselves which include pythons, cobras, monitor lizards, foxes and more.
House break-in and Rampage
A lot of houses will be broken in as everyone was forced to leave their house where perpetrators will take advantages of vacant houses.
Victim can easily fall sick and contract disease
A lot of the victim would suffer from skin diseases and diarrhea for weeks due to the dirty water.