Such joyous season, while many are still happily celebrating Lunar New Year, things have not been too fortunate for us in Central Queensland.
Cyclone Marcia hit us on last Friday leaving 50,000 households powerless for over 72 hours now (and still is powerless as we speak now).
I initially did not expect the cyclone aftermath would be this severe. Obviously I was very wrong.
Check out the video I took while Cyclone Marcia peaked at 12:30pm.
The cyclone was Category 5 (most severe) when it made its landfall in the coastal city at 10am, then was downgraded to Category 3 by the time it hit us at midday.
Still, the wind speed of 125km/hr was strong enough to rip the roofs off many buildings.
Can you see those metal scraps in the video? That was dangerous!
The cyclone was Category 5 (most severe) when it made its landfall in the coastal city at 10am, then was downgraded to Category 3 by the time it hit us at midday.
Still, the wind speed of 125km/hr was strong enough to rip the roofs off many buildings.
Can you see those metal scraps in the video? That was dangerous!
Luckily no one was hurt, but these poor trees couldn't escape the deadly fate, unfortunately.
According to the locals, this is the worst cyclone the city has suffered in the past 25 years.
The worst part is - the city was left powerless for days (might even be weeks) as some major power lines and sub-transmission were damaged by the natural disaster.
Inevitably, when there is no power, there will be no light, no water (due to water treatment plant failure), no fridge (means foods are wasted), no air-cond, no fuel (service station pumps in-operational), no telecommunication (no fax, no internet, no mobile phone charges) etc etc etc.
Yes, the aftermath is indeed more chaotic than the cyclone itself.
Hopefully power will be restored soon. We are very fortunate to be one of the very few households to get to enjoy the first hand luxury of having electricity and water at home.
I am very grateful that none of my friends and family was harmed during the cyclone.
Will keep you guys updated when things get better soon!
Take care all ^-^
Love, Mia
