The world of Tzu Chi Nov-Dec 2021 (Vol.138)

2021 • 12 42 A bout 50 locations in three districts in Malacca were hit by flash floods following incessant downpours since October 20, 2021 noon. The affected people were housed in 15 temporary relief centres, while some took shelter at their relatives’ or friends’ homes. On October 21 early morning, Tzu Chi volunteers set out to survey the damage. They found that the muddy waters came fast but receded slowly, rendering roads inaccessible. There were cars that broke down and rubbish floating on knee-high floodwaters. The affected shop owners could only sigh at the sight of their flooded shops. On that same day, volunteers were mobilized to deliver food to the flood victims. After distributing breads to affected residents around Taman Bukit Beruang Utama in the morning, volunteers returned around noon to distribute 85 packs of hot vegetarian meals. While having his meal, resident Mohammad Faiz bin Ramlan Malacca 20–22.10.2021 Report by the Tzu Chi Documenting Team Photos by Yong Siew Lee & Low Kin Fook Delivering Hot Meals to Flash FloodVictims ocal News Translated by Chung Chin Sei & Yi-Qin remarked, “This is delicious! Thank you so much Tzu Chi for always reaching out to help us whenever a disaster strikes.” Resident Chong Ah Kau, who is a Tzu Chi volunteer, informed that in the past, floods occurred in the area once every three to five years. However, in 2021, they had experienced three floods. To him, this served as a reminder for all to do their part in environmental conservation. He aspires to work harder to protect Mother Earth, for “we cannot rely on others but ourselves to have a beautiful Earth!” Thank you for the caring gesture Taman Merdeka, Angkasa Nuri and Taman Dato Tamby Chik Karim are flood- prone areas. In the afternoon, volunteers entered Angkasa Nuri and Taman Dato Tamby Chik Karim in two four-wheel drive vehicles, and waded through floodwaters to extend their care from door to door. A resident Khoo Kwee Sin gladly had her