Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Natural disaster and Man-made tragedy

Toowoomba flood
Queensland is experiencing the worst flood since 1973. So far, 75% of the whole state is declared a natural disaster zone, and though it is forecasted for the rain to be easing out on the following few days, it is still going to be hard for the residents, and the emergency services to try and help those in need. 

It is so heart wrenching when you see the homes of so many people just immersed under water, and all their livelihoods are being swept away. I feel like doing something and yet feel sad about my minute strength compared to the forces of nature. The wall of water just came and swept everything in its way away.

Queensland Flood Donation

Yet, there are people who do not appreciate their moment of peace and deliberately started a bush fire that ravaged the area of Lake Clifton in Western Australia. Just what is these people thinking when they are setting the fire to the home of the farmers? Please let there be justice done and may them pay dearly for their terrible deeds.

The West 
The Australian - Fire in Lake Clifton