Zhouqu County in China Attacked by Mudslide

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World news reported last August 8, 2010 that Zhouqu County was turmoiled by a heavy mudslide resulting to many casualties. Latest report says that more than 700 people were already included in the dead list and 1000 more are still missing. The once beautiful and tourist-magnet place of Gansu had been replaced by a vast site of mud, broken infrastructures and grieving relatives and families of the victims and rescuers.

Almost a year ago the Philippines had also been hit by Ondoy and Pepeng that resulted to millions and millions worth of property damages including some reported casualties too. Filipinos had joined hand-in-hand both rich and poor to extend help in any possible way whether it was through volunteering in rescuing stranded fellowmen, donating food or even answering phone calls for emergencies. Everyone contributed and made his share. Now, Zhouqu County is in the same situation where we'd been a few months ago. Chinese were left devastated and in grief by the natural disaster that occurred so rapidly.

Our fellow Asian countrymen need our help right now. We may not be able to reach out to them financially at least through our prayers we can contribute for their fast recovery. Speak out now and do your share by giving a little of your time in a deep contemplation and prayer tonight.

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