Earthquake in Padang, My Hometown

Padang Panorama circa 1900 (above)
Bank Nagari (my home is located so closeby, see the aerial picture by Google Earth)


Football Stadium (Favourite Open Air Stadium)
My home marked with yellow pin, so close access to anywhere :P

Since yesterday, I guess I have been living in a daze, since my Boss called from Dubai to inform us the indonesian staff about Earthquake (8.40 magnitude quake) and Tsunami alert in some areas in Sumatra. Yes I did browsed through CNN, Kompas, Detik and others searching for further update about home. I tried to call home and my brother cell but it seemed the communication went down. I tried to sms some relatives and friends as many as I could and finally my younger brother replied and eased my worriness and fear about their being, my mom, sister and brother.

I called my brother again this morning to update the news, Padang is still hit by aftershock earthquake even while we were talking. I pray God, Allah SWT for the safety for all my brothers and sisters in Padang to give them strength and faith during this suffering period. Strength for this Ramadhan for them. Amien yarrabal alamin!

Here are some pictures I got from internet (Google Earth etc) about Padang. I know it is out of topic but I am so worry.