Saturday, December 23, 2006

It is natural disaster or human disaster?

Massive illegal logging, slow relief operations, incapable crisis management skills, unbelievably and irresponsible decisions to release excess water from upstream rivers without warning and planning for downstream flooding and evacuation, outdated drainage system...etc, Malaysians have suffered enough the feeling of frustration and disappointment with our imcompetent government.

The heavy rainfalls which has resulted in many of southern states - Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan to suffer severe flood, is to be expected affecting the Klang Valley area if the heavy rainfalls and wind condition persist. What we have learned from the states now suffering so-called natural disaster? Many flood victims suffered hunger for more than 70 hours, 6 death was reported for now. Is that merely because of the "unexpected and unusual" weather conditions? What if it happens in Klang Valley and it surrounding areas? Could it be any difference? I doubt, and I pray as well for the people who has lost their homes and their loved one, and the stituation will not worsen.

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