Just when I thought i had nothing to blog...
An earthquake of a magnitude of 7 on the richter scale struck the island of Java, which Jakarta is in.
I was in the lift. At that moment, it shook violently. A quick thinking fella pressed "open" and we managed to get out at the moment the lift electricity died. Phew! I could have been stuck inside for a long time.
Outside the 31st floor, people crouched on the floor and prayed. I was surprised to see such panic and some were clearly shaken (and almost crying). Afterall, this is unlikely the first earthquake that they had experienced. Still, I felt silly for being the "brave" one standing upright and walking around looking for the stairs.
The flight of stairs down was long, crowded and suffocating. Pregnant women were stuck at lower floors and fanned as they had no more strength to go down.
Issue 1: Staircases cannot accomodate an evacuating crowd
Downstairs, phones were unable to call out. Probably airwaves were jammed due to too much calls.
Issue 2: All telcos suck.
I heard a "crick" now that I am back to the office on the 43rd floor. Better run..
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