Floods: Rising above just managing


(Left) Feeding a kitten found in Taman Sri Muda. (Right) three dogs doing well despite being affected by the floods in Taman Sri Muda

Six years ago, in January 2015, I wrote about the unprecedented floods that happened in Kelantan. Then working with the Ministry of Education, we took part in relief efforts at various affected schools being carried out by teachers, university lecturers, and students from schools, polytechnics, community colleges and universities. (You can read it here: www.thestar.com.my/opinion/online-exclusive/whats-your-status/2015/01/08/kelantan-floods).

The floods, already caused by heavier than usual monsoon rainfall, were reported to have worsened by unhindered logging in the state in recent years.

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Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman has education close to his heart. He tweets at @danial_ari and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

   

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