“many other clergy and laypeople regularly brave floodwaters to help affected communities

“the priest expressed hope that conditions would improve in the future and that society would not forget the needs of its poorest citizens

“the parishioners have long been accustomed to a constant struggle for survival and accepted the difficult situation with humility

“I cannot deny that this became one of the saddest experiences of my life, but at the same time it carried a profound meaning. I could barely hold back my tears as I saw the people’s suffering – and their smiles.