With floodwaters rising and only 72 hours left, I race against time to save my underground home. Silt already clogs the drainage vents, and the backup sump pump groans under pressure. I reinforce the entrance with sandbags, seal cracks with hydraulic cement, and divert runoff using hastily dug trenches. Every hour counts—checking pumps, clearing debris, praying the waterproofing holds. If the water breaches the lower hatch, years of work vanish. But I won’t abandon it. This sanctuary, carved beneath the earth, is more than shelter—it’s my refuge. In three days, I’ll know if grit and preparation were enough… or if the flood claims it all.
