PT3 Essay - Flash flood
As soon as the villagers woke up in the early morning,they were shocked to see the rising water surrounding them.The flood has submerged the whole village.The villagers had butterflies in their stomach when they could not find the way out.They were trapped in the flood water.The villagers had saved the important documents and some saved their valuables.
The villagers quickly climbed up the roof and waited to be rescued.They were afraid because the water was still rising.The swift flood water swept away their belongings just in front of their eyes.Some caring villagers lent a helping hand to the other families and helped them to climb up the roofs.All of them waited until the arrival of the rescue teams.
Soon enough,a rescue boat arrived at the scene.The villagers who saw the boat screamed for help.The boat can only accommodate limited villagers.Some of the villagers were saved and brought into the boat.Soon,another boat arrived and picked up the remaining villagers.All of them were brought to the community hall and stayed there for temporarily.
Flash flood has been happening during monsoon season at low lying areas like Kampung Jeram.To prevent fatalities during flash flood,precaution and early alerts should be given.The flood relief centre have to give early warning siren so that residents can prepare to be evacuated earlier.The news should also provide regular weather updates during this season.The flood relief centre should also give information on flood evacuation plans to these residents.As the saying goes,prevention is better than cure.