August 6, 2012
My partner and I were spending good time together at home while rain was pouring hard outside. We thought it was just an ordinary downpour and even have planned to bathe under the rain that afternoon. Both of us were feeling good as we thought that the coldness of the weather can both put us down to a very, very good night sleep. Not until my partner turned on the television and got shocked by the news being aired by Saksi referring to the flooded areas and people affected by the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical storm "Haiku". Our door is closed as we watched and when I have decided to look outside, I got astound to see that water have already risen on the road which has never happened before. I opened my computer and went online to get an updates from my friends through Facebook.
Dilemma. That was what I have seen on all posts I have read from my colleagues. Sample pictures has been posted too throughout the night until the next morning.
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| Prtili, Tayuman puregol source: Facebook friend |
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| Makati, Corner Primo Rivera and Mola St. (near Shopwise) August 8 (around 6AM) Source: Facebook friend |
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| Tullahan bridge in McArthur Highway Source: Facebook Friend |
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| Franco, Tondo Source: Facebook friend |
August 7, 2012
Huge number of people from our work failed to go home and got stuck in the office. Some took risks of travelling through flooded Manila just to be home. Good thing all of them are safe and heard that all is well. Unfortunately, greater Manila folks has experienced the opposite luck. Many have lost their home as flood raised and have taken their entire house and just leaving their roof visible. A lot has been stranded and never rescued right away. My heart cries out while watching the news that morning. I couldn't do anything but to pray. I also got worried as I failed to contact my family the whole day. All I have done is to pray and just pray to keep them and other casualties safe.
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| Manila Source: Internet |
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| Market Place Mandaluyong Source: Internet |
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| Flooded Ayala underpass Source: Internet |
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| Flood in Bacoor Cavite Source: Internet |
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| Flood in E. Rodriguez Quezon City Source: Internet |
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| Flood in Eastwood, Rodriguez, Rizal Source: internet |
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| Flood in Rizal Park Manila Source: internet |
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| Flood in SM Marikina Source: Internet |
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| Flood at North Luzon Express Way Source: Internet |
As per PagAsa, the monsoon have surpassed the rainfall brought by Typhoon Ondoy 3 years ago by 17mm in 22hours. This has left 90% part of Manila flooded.
Sadly, these are the damages on what the Monsoon have left Manila with (Internet sources):
Despite of the bad weather, deadly floods with strong currents, many Filipinos stood together and risks their lives to save those stranded people. Wet, hungry and dirty, they have spent more than 24 long hours, from the afternoon of August 6 until the following day, rescuing thousand of casualties who are in need of help. I salute them for a job well done.As one of the Filipinos unforgotten traits, they have shown what a real Philippine Bayanihan means.
"Hindi nila sila kilala. Pero tuwing may sakuna,lahat nagkakaisa .
Handang ibuwis ang buhay.
Handang tumulong sa iba.
Kahit may sariling pamilyang biktima din ng baha at sakuna."
-Jessica Soho (news anchor)
We salute Coast Guards, Philippine Navy, Rescue Volunteers for a job well done!
As of writing, the sun is now shining bright. Praying all the victims will find peace and courage to start their lives again. I thank the Lord that my family and friends are safe and none are hurt. Hoping that the torrential rainfall will never happen again.
***Please note that photos of these article has been taken only from Facebook and Websites. I held no liability on what photos may affect my readers. This is for informative purposes only. Thank you.
My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible deluge which, I think, is attributable to the neglect of drainage systems by the local government,city or barangay. Someone should create a comprehensive drainage masterplan for this, finance and initiate this inorder not to make our nation susceptible to tremendous floods.
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