Dawn of a New Day
December 27th, 2004 - Monday
I shudder to imagine the tragic news that will emerge following
massive tsunamis that struck Penang and many other south Asian
countries yesterday. Please pray for those affected.
Posts that may be related:
- Earthquake Update: The Aftermath in Penang
- Earthquake Update: Tragedy in Batu Ferringhi
- Earthquake Update: Be Alert for Aftershocks
- Haze In Kuala Lumpur
- 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Simeulue In Indonesia
December 27th, 2004 at 09:06
I read the papers this morning. I did not know anything about the earthquake, though I felt the tremors yesterday morning around 9am. I was in the office (working on Sun!) and thought something was wrong with me. Why was I shaking?
Saw the photos in the papers. Felt really choked. Was going to blog on something trivial, no mood to blog now. So sad.
December 27th, 2004 at 09:18
Peter, you don’t know me, but please know that I am praying for everyone back home. I live in the US now, and I am searching all over for news outside of the mainstream media. Please keep me/us updated.
December 27th, 2004 at 09:21
JustMe,
Blog on anyway… to keep your sanity for the moment.
Derek,
Will try.
December 27th, 2004 at 09:35
peter,
Thank God you guys are all ok, btw. is the effect of the tidal waves only on Bt ferringgi side ? Is B`worth and the Jelutong side affected at all coz` no news of damage has been being reported or blogged ?? plse advise, thanks
December 27th, 2004 at 09:36
Thanks, Peter–any word on the bridge?
December 27th, 2004 at 09:42
hey penanglites! stay safe and stay dry.. you can never be too careful nowadays.:(
December 27th, 2004 at 10:23
Rick,
No news about Butterworth. I think the Jelutong shoreline was somewhat sheltered by the mainland. The tsunami that overwhelmed Telok Bahang, Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah and Tanjung Tokong came from the open sea.
Derek,
The bridge was visually inspected by engineers and deemed structually sound.
Dave,
Thanks. God bless you.