Flood in the Nearby Cities of Manila
Worst Floods in 50 Years Hit Manila
The entire Metro Manila was at a standstill because of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters that I have ever witnessed and experienced! I am certain that each one of us reading this knows of someone that suffered immensely. I encourage everyone to try and help the victims in any possible way, either in kind or in time.
It is times like this that we should band together as a people and help one another. I pray that God spares us from more damage and rainfall. I hear that there is another storm coming in a few days. Let us all use the power of prayer to avert the storm and spare the Philippines.
Luzon is flooded everywhere and there are lots of area that are so much in danger. Huge traffic jams clogged the roads as floodwaters caused many vehicles to stall. Waist-deep flood and a number of people are reported dead or missing. Metro Manila and other areas were already placed on state of calamity.
Flooding was reported in many districts and on roads reported with waters in some areas reaching as high as the rooftops of one-storey buildings. Other areas are far worse than others with missing people and deaths. Many are still trapped without food as rains continue to pour down.
PAGASA added, typhoon Ondoy continues to move with a maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. and is expected to leave the country’s area of responsibility by Monday morning.
Meanwhile, data from the NDCC indicated that as of 3 p.m. Thursday, the casualty toll from “Ondoy” has risen to 280 dead, 42missing and four injured. About 512,092 families or 2,506,845 persons have been affected and caused about 4.8 billion pesos (about 101 million U.S. dollars) in damages to agriculture and infrastructure.
Residents of flood-hit cities in Metro Manila secured their belongings and stocked up on food and water in anticipation of typhoon Pepeng (international codename Parma).
In Valenzuela, Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian advised residents in Barang-ay Ugong and those living near the Tullahan River to leave their homes before 5 p.m. Using a megaphone, Gatchalian advised residents about the danger brought by the new typhoon.
The mayor said residents can stay in temporary evacuation centers until the storm passes. These are Valenzuela National High School, Dona Ata Covered Court, Gen. T. de Leon National High School, Gen. T. de Leon Elementary School, Silvestre Lazaro Elementary School, Tomas Manuel Covered Court, Tugatog Elementary School and St. Jude Covered Court.
In Pasig City, local officials stocked up on food and other relief goods at the Eusebio High School where most residents affected by the floods have been staying. Aside from the relief goods, the city government also purchased medicine, 10 generator sets, a chainsaw, stove, large cooking ware, life vests, flat cardboard boxes and floating platforms.
A satellite hospital was also set up in Maybunga Elementary School since the City Hospital remains flooded.
Early Friday, the city government also conducted a massive cleanup drive to remove all garbage in the city that accumulated at the height of tropical storm Ketsana (Ondoy).
City officials said they have identified six barang-ays as critical for flooding in case the typhoon brings more rain. They also identified six standby pick-up areas for pre-emptive evacuation, which will also serve as satellite command posts.
It is times like this that we should band together as a people and help one another. I pray that God spares us from more damage and rainfall. I hear that there is another storm coming in a few days. Let us all use the power of prayer to avert the storm and spare the Philippines.
Luzon is flooded everywhere and there are lots of area that are so much in danger. Huge traffic jams clogged the roads as floodwaters caused many vehicles to stall. Waist-deep flood and a number of people are reported dead or missing. Metro Manila and other areas were already placed on state of calamity.
Flooding was reported in many districts and on roads reported with waters in some areas reaching as high as the rooftops of one-storey buildings. Other areas are far worse than others with missing people and deaths. Many are still trapped without food as rains continue to pour down.
PAGASA added, typhoon Ondoy continues to move with a maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. and is expected to leave the country’s area of responsibility by Monday morning.
Meanwhile, data from the NDCC indicated that as of 3 p.m. Thursday, the casualty toll from “Ondoy” has risen to 280 dead, 42missing and four injured. About 512,092 families or 2,506,845 persons have been affected and caused about 4.8 billion pesos (about 101 million U.S. dollars) in damages to agriculture and infrastructure.
Residents of flood-hit cities in Metro Manila secured their belongings and stocked up on food and water in anticipation of typhoon Pepeng (international codename Parma).
In Valenzuela, Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian advised residents in Barang-ay Ugong and those living near the Tullahan River to leave their homes before 5 p.m. Using a megaphone, Gatchalian advised residents about the danger brought by the new typhoon.
The mayor said residents can stay in temporary evacuation centers until the storm passes. These are Valenzuela National High School, Dona Ata Covered Court, Gen. T. de Leon National High School, Gen. T. de Leon Elementary School, Silvestre Lazaro Elementary School, Tomas Manuel Covered Court, Tugatog Elementary School and St. Jude Covered Court.
In Pasig City, local officials stocked up on food and other relief goods at the Eusebio High School where most residents affected by the floods have been staying. Aside from the relief goods, the city government also purchased medicine, 10 generator sets, a chainsaw, stove, large cooking ware, life vests, flat cardboard boxes and floating platforms.
A satellite hospital was also set up in Maybunga Elementary School since the City Hospital remains flooded.
Early Friday, the city government also conducted a massive cleanup drive to remove all garbage in the city that accumulated at the height of tropical storm Ketsana (Ondoy).
City officials said they have identified six barang-ays as critical for flooding in case the typhoon brings more rain. They also identified six standby pick-up areas for pre-emptive evacuation, which will also serve as satellite command posts.
