Samoa Tsunami

"30 Sept 09, American Samoa: Health officials in Samoa have confirmed at least 31 bodies have been brought to the morgue at the national hospital in Apia.

There are reports officials fear up to 100 people have been killed in the 8.3 magnitude earthquake and tsunami waves which struck this morning. The worst hit area is believed to be the southern coast of the island of Upolu."

huhu..subhanallah.berderau jantung pagi tadi bile public have been warned that tsunami might strike east coast of NZ. 1 meter high wave was expected to be observed in dunedin at approximately 1230pm. those in hawkes bay were told to leave work, go home, save their children and belongings before the tsunami strikes. some were anticipating it as if it was somewhat an amusing event.

The samoa island was struck by a 8.3 richter scale eartquake at 6.30ish this morning, immediately followed by a tsunami. the 3m-high tsunami, which was described by the samoans as "monsters" washed away a great number of suvillians and some 50 bodies were reported to be discovered. approximately 100 ppl are expected to be dead.

Being in between two earth plates does take a toll on the pacific island region including NZ. ppl are warned to be ready and take appropriate measures to deal with such devastating catastrophe. Here in Dunedin, I'm thanking Allah for protecting us against any natural disaster today. I'd like to express my condolences to tsunami victims and to families who have lost their loved ones..

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