The boundless storm rained on the mountains and plains. In the dark of the night, it was impossible to even see one's hand in front of the face.
Other than the weak cries and sobs of the girls present, the only other sound that could be heard was that of the rain pouring all around them.
No one could predict when this rain would end, and no one could foresee when they'd be able to escape this current predicament. They'd been in the cave hiding out from the rain for a whole six hours. But, the rain had never let up.
The mud, thick and sticky, was being washed away by the rain in a torrential tide. Very quickly, the water level in the cave rose. With each increase in level, the hope of those trapped inside diminished.
Someone took the lead. Without any warning, a handful of the teenage girls began wailing.