What will be the experience of flood victim
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We could see the water level was increasing rapidly. All we could do was to grab anything that we can think of. The dogs cried for help and we know we could not leave them behind. So, we grabbed them and put them at the back of our car. Evacuating our home.
We went to the nearest school, saving what we could while helping each other. But within minutes the water reached the height of my chest and I can tell you that I was the tallest among us.
We went back to the school and parked our cars at the highest place we can locate. With a total of 32 people and a few packets of bread, we still help each other, although we knew that we could not survive long with just a few packets of bread.
Surviving on the breads, some of us dive into the flood water and swim to the nearest coconut trees. The coconuts really help to keep us energized, but we know we had to come-up with something else.
We were lucky to have a few packets of bread to begin with. We know we must look for clean water to consume. We use metal cans and cook the water using only candles. After some time, we tried cooking instant noodles with it too. Changing our appetite is really the key to stay energized.
At times, we could hear people shouting "Help! Help! Help!" With the humanity that still exist in us, we felt sad for them but we can't do anything.
Not even a single person could sleep at that time. Imagination runs wild. We can also see our vehicles slowly being devoured by the increasing flood. All we can do is to watch from the third floor.
The next morning, we tried contacting people for help. But the current was so strong, no one would take the risk to save us. But it is okay because we understand that they can't.
We tried asking for food and transportation if possible because we know the water will still continue to increase for a few more days, probably weeks. Sometimes I stole some cookies for my dogs because they are starving too, just like us.
At dawn, the sound of a boat engine cracked our blurred sight. We shouted at them asking for food. The boat went by a few times but they ignored our cries. We only have hopes and the boat we see at a far distance was our last chance at survival.
This time, we didn’t do anything, we just look at the boat and pray for a miracle. As the boat getting closer, we can see that the person sitting in the boat is our close friend, who has an amazing experience steering the boat without getting caught in the trees under the flood water.
They come to send food to us. I mean real food like rice, fried chicken and stuff. The moment we saw the food, tears started flowing from our eyes. We remembered every single moment in our life when we didn't appreciate stuffs we had. Now we know and learn to appreciate food that we have.
After we ate, I collect the leftovers from the others and make sure every single dog have something to eat. Staring into their eyes, I realised that they are also breathing creatures just like us, humans.
Just then, we can hear the sound of a boat, coming back to get us to safety where we can have access to food and clean water. But, the boat can only take three people at a time. The boat ride experience was scary but we have to do what we have to do to survive.
As I was sitting in the boat heading towards safer ground, I can see the water nearly entering the boat sides and it got me thinking about my family and friends left at the school.
When I reached the highway, the roadside was muddy and slippery. I climbed my way up with all the might I have left and waited there for the others to reach. Hours went by and finally everyone arrived safely at the roadside.
Everyone was emotional at that time because we could finally meet our siblings and friends. We were then transported to the nearest centre for flood victims.
I can never forget the time when we asked for help but ignored, food supplies getting fewer, our house… all to be let go off because safety first.
Now I’m just thinking, what if…
-The school collapse.
-There was no boat. Would we still be alive?
-The water level increased and we have no place to go.
-The boat flipped during the rescue mission.
Questions keep popping out of my head. Everything is gone. Now we have nothing. But, most importantly everyone is safe, so I’m very thankful for that.
we are currently at one of the help centres for flood victims. Hopefully everything is okay...
Floodplains is the area of alluvial deposits found beside the river due to flooding and meandering .The flood brings a fine sands and silts along with it, gets deposited around the rivers in plain.Similary meanders erode away the valley slowly and create a wide valley floor, depositing alluvial, fine silt along the slopes.Over time this builds up into a large flood plain.
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