My Longkang

To avoid Jalan Lanang which I heard from an unconfirmed source is a bit difficult for a small car, I decided to travel from the Lanang Bridge to the New Sing Kwong Supermarket, then via Jalan Wong King Howe, passed Medan Mall, Sacred Heart Secondary School, Jalan Oya Polyclinic and Jalan Merdeka. ( slideshow inside )
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From Sibu floods

Since these pics hours ago, were taken, I have been busy. Exhausted. Just taking a breather and relaxing at the computer. I have managed to ‘rescue’ some furniture and some, I just let be because they were either too heavy or too bulky.
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I am back in Sibu. I hadn’t intended to come back so early but Benghui called me and told the water was rising fast. I forgot to leave the car keys at home. The other auto alarm key was spoiled in the last flood.
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From flood

I wonder if this scene is repeated in quite a number of homes in Sibu today. Mrs BB took one look at the smelly, oily and dirty water and just sat down on the sofa, defeated. She had spent so much time and effort spring cleaning the house and compound just a week ago for the Chinese New Year.
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I heard a neighbour banging at the gate. Oopi was barking like crazy. This grandma sort of person who is at least seventy years old warned me to bring my car to higher ground. I did as she asked me to. There were other cars already there. At first I thought it wasn’t necessary but half an hour later, I realized I owe her a big favor.

From flood

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From flood sibu

I really don’t know how to feel. From early morning I have been plotting and scheming so as not to get caught up in the flood waters. I have had to brave myself to drive through flooded roads and say a silent prayer each and every time.
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I have asked my friends what they will remember most about Sibu. Sibu food and Sibu floods. Today the water was quite high and flowing into the drains of my house. It used to happen every ten years or so but now it happens almost every couple of months.
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