Storm

The tranquility of Paradise Lagoon Apt in Port Dickson was shattered when a violent storm erupted this afternoon. It was frightening. The wind and heavy rain came in huge gushes blowing roof tiles away, toppling trees and felling tree branches. After 25 minutes of havoc, suddenly the wind and the rain stopped and the situation came back to normal as if nothing happened, leaving trails of fallen trees and branches and gaping roofs.
The ceiling of PD Ascot office collapsed just before the Manager ran out of the room. Her cleaners reported a big wave hit the ground floor of Block H which is open to the sea. Lucky it was low tide.
I couldn't actually see what was happening as the heavy rain and strong wind shielded my view. Potted plants in my balcony toppled and 3 of my balcony roof tiles were blown away, leaving a gap that allowed rain water to pour vigorously on my balcony. I have to close the sliding door or else the strong wind would let the rain water invade my living room.
There was an event at the army camp (I don't actually know what it was) officiated by the Prime Minister. The storm interrupted the event and created havoc damaging the tents, resulting in some people getting hurt. I'm not sure how accurate I am but after the storm calmed down, there was a huge traffic jam leading to Telok Kemang.
I decided to walk to town for 3 reasons. If I drive, when I come back I mightn't have parking space as more visitors are coming. Second reason, I don't want to get caught up in traffic jam and finally I need the exercise. Anyway, it's good that I go out. There was no electricity and hope it will not last until night. Thank God, electricity supply was back to normal by 6 pm.
I live in a resort but it's a NO star resort. Weekends, public and school holidays are madness where you can see the disgusting behaviour of some selfish Malaysians as if the resort is free for all. The unit next door was rented to a few Chinese men who were drunk and one of them must have urinated in my flower pot outside the door. The stink was so revolting. I threw the whole pot in rubbish bin and cursed the &%$#rd.


They barbecued and brought out apartment chairs and tables out but left them there and left the place in such dirty condition. The crows were having great time picking the left over food. That's Malaysian attitude - so disgustingly selfish. And they are educated people who spoke English fluently!!






The apartments below me were flooded. I saw the people frantically scooping water out. This is the result of irresponsible behaviour of owners and visitors. They took away the cover of draining pipe, leaving the hole open. So anything can go in including paper cups, spoons, rubbish etc, thus blocking the flow of water. When will these Malaysians have conscience and change their behaviour?










Scooping water out of flooded balcony.












One of the trees fell during the storm at the lagoon.









Blessing in disguise. Complaints have been made many times to the Manager to pull down all the dried coconut leaves but complaints fell on deaf ears. The storm ripped all the dried and young coconut leaves. They were thrown all over the place. I hope the workers will clean the place soon.



Tomorrow I have discussion with ex-colleagues and students on a book writing project about adolescents' challenges . I hope they will get parking space and the discussion is fruitful.
On Sunday morning, there was no water supply. It seems after the storm, a big pipe burst and the whole of PD and Seremban is without water for 2 days at least. So after the discussion, I decided to drive back to PJ.