Juniors' Manual- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (part3)

Assalammualaikum

Hello people!

Did you know that in November 2014, UMT has been hit by the worst monsoon in history with the highest record of 3 ft? How bad was that! No. That was not bad. That was indeed the most exciting part of being UMT students! As Malaysian, I'm sure you are aware of the monsoon season that strikes in every fourth quarter especially on the east coast. But not many of us has firsthand experience with it. Now let's see these photos and brace yourself with what might happen in the next monsoon.

UMT main entrance

Source: www.universitynewscapital.com

UMT main entrance

Source: english.astroawani.com

The highest water level

Source: un2ukdia.blogspot.com

Photo to commemorate

source: naizatulakmarroselee.wordpress.com

The heavy downpour started on 17th November and continued for several days. On 20th November, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu announced this historical day as darurat and students are given emergency leave for one day. 

MONSOON TIPS

On rainy days or the more extreme occurrence, FLOOD, students can just wear t-shirt, sport pants and slippers to class. However, its safer to use crocs since slippers might be too slippy. For girls, please do not insist on wearing baju kurung or skirt. You'll end up showing more aurat than you think you might cover it. Prepare an umbrella/rain coat as well.

Second, use the front route instead of Jalan Biawak especially if you are alone or in small group. The reason is because on the right side of Jalan Biawak is a beach and on the left side is a mangrove swamp. There are lots of alligator there. In case of high water velocity, you might be carried away by the stream. Especially you girls, take note okay.

Last but not least, prepare enough food supply and mineral water in your room. My mom is a nurse and she is pretty health-conscious. The first thing that she reminded me back then was to stop eating outside and prepare packed food. The food served outside might be contaminated and you will be easily affected by cholera or diarrhoea, unless if you have strong immunity. In addition, during last monsoon most of cafés are closed and students are trapped in their room. That is why you should prepare enough supply.

Jalan Biawak

Source: un2ukdia.blogspot.com

The fence collapsed

Source: maieyoyy.wordpress.com

The best thing about flood

Source: naizatulakmarroselee.wordpress.com

Anyway, this is based on what happened during last monsoon while in 2013, everything was still under control. What is going to happen during this year no ones know. You are grateful my fellow juniors! The knowledge that you gain is nothing to compare to the life experience that you might earn and applied in your lifetime.