Living in total darkness Down Under

An aerial view of the flooded city of Maryborough along the overflowing Mary River in Queensland. — Photo: Arif Azhan/ AFP

PETALING JAYA: In a scene reminiscent of the recent December floods, Malaysian students were rescued by small boats and brought to higher ground after heavy rains hit Queensland, Australia.

Arif Azhan Hazlan, 21, said he and his hostel mates were rescued by the Brisbane City State Emergency Service after floodwater had completely submerged the first floor of their triple-storey student accommodation, leaving the students stranded on the second floor.